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I tried to alter the shape of my nose by touching and squeezing the tip. I did it for 20 days and now I feel it has swollen.

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vikrammJul 30, 2016

Is this swelling temporary or permanent? Please help me I am very worried because I feel my nose is becoming bigger and bigger by the month?

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