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The role of the skin in recovery

One thing many people don’t realize is how much the skin influences the outcome of a rhinoplasty. And it influences a lot!

Thicker skin tends to make the nasal contour look a bit softer, while thinner skin reveals every detail more easily. Neither one is “better” or “worse” — they just behave differently.

That’s why understanding the patient’s skin type is an essential part of the planning. Every nose responds in its own way, and that’s exactly where the personalization of the surgery comes in.

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