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Bump on nose is visible under certain lighting. Is this normal? Can changes occur?

anon2053793Jan 28, 2016
The bump on my nose feels bigger than what it appears and in certain lighting I can see it in front view. Is this part of healing after rhinoplasty revision with rasping post op 7 months normal? Could it flatten overtime?

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