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Grafting Techniques in Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty

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There are an array of graft materials available for nasal reconstruction, both from autologous and alloplastic sources. They are generally used in secondary rhinoplasty along with sutures, both for structural and functional reasons.

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Balaji, N. (2020). Grafting Techniques in Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty. In: Textbook of Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48157-5_9

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