humana; My view accords Wolfgang's comment. How could any doctor know which cord will grow back. But even more important to understand is that with NA you just do it again, and again. and again. Like going to the dentist. You don't get your teeth pulled out to avoid going back.

With surgery, if it comes back in the same area, you have cut off all your options. And there is a limit to how many time you can have surgery in the same location.

As for you problems with referrals all I can suggest is travel. Have a week in Paris. What you save on the cost in Canada will pay for your airfares and probably your hotel. No referrals required. Simply email photographs to your chosen doctor, book and appointment and turn upon time. They will do the procedure and 20 minutes later you are out in the street ready for a glass of wine.

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