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(A) Bolstering postoperatively helps to allow tissue adherence to the underlying NOE “valley.” (B) Erring on the side of leaving the bolster on for longer can actually lead to improved outcomes; in the photograph, the tissue defect after 6 weeks of bolstering is demonstrated. (C) Long-term follow-up outcome at 1 year postoperatively, after allowing for the defect to heal secondarily.
