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Article: PLASTIC SURGERY LAST RESORT FOR LOSS OF NOSE, SELF-ESTEEM
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- The Hindustan Times
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- November 8, 2008
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Arun Kumar
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London, Nov. 08 -- (IANS) Plastic surgery is the last resort of those who have lost their nose to tumours or accidents, carrying a severe psychological and social burden. For example, a tumour removed from the nose tip of a woman 12 years ago recurred and destroyed it completely during the next seven years. Until plastic surgeons stepped in. Now new techniques enable plastic surgeons to treat large defects after tumour treatment or due to dog bites with a much better cosmetic result, according to an Eurekalert release. In smaller wounds, the surgeon can do the reconstruction ...