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I Hit my Nose, Is the Swelling Mean Permanent Damage?

Its been 2 days since a "flying" soccer ball landed straight to my nose with a great force. I didnt bleed, nor was I in pain except for the...

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Have I Damaged my Nose Permanently by Squeezing Blackheads?

Hello, It has been 13 or 14 weeks since my surgery. I am really happy with the results but I had too many blackheads and I was so afraid to touch any...

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What's the Best Material for Nose Implant?

Dear Drs, I want to raise my nose bridge, and the doctor in Yanhee Hospital, Thailand uses silicone implant. I've heard that sillicon is dangerous in...

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What Happens After Fat Removal from the Nose Tip?

When fat is removed to thin the skin for increased refinement, is this permanent? If the patient gains a weight following the procedure will this ruin...

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Does the Nose Shape Go Back to Its Original Form After a Nose Job?

It is generally stated that a nose job is a permanent surgery procedure. However, I have heard that it is possible for your nose to go back to its...

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Are Columella Struts Permanent?

Are grafts used to support the nasal tip, besides the aging process, permanent?

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"Scar Tissue Bump" is It Permanent or Will It Go Away? (photo)

I had a rhinoplasty April 16, 2011. A bump has formed on the bridge of my nose. My doctor say's it's scar tissue and it's so noticeable...

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Is It Theoretically Possible To Stretch Nose Cartilage Permanently LIke People Do With Their Ears?

Is it theoretically possible to stretch the cartilage on the nose permanently? I heard that people stretch the cartilage on their ears.

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Why Does One Side of my Nose Appear Longer Than the Other After Rhinoplasty?

I had rhinoplasty surgery nearly 2 months ago. I had my dorsal hump removed, an osteotomy and cartilage placed on sides.When I look in the mirror at...

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Massage After Rhinoplasty - Permanent Damage?

At 3.5 months post-op, I have excess supratip swelling that I massage once in a while. I've done it maybe 15 times, for no longer than a couple...

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