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How long does it take for nose bridge irregularities to settle after revision rhinoplasty?

anon2053793Feb 5, 2016
I have this bump which isn't getting any smaller. Is there hope it may settle and get smaller within time? It's so hard being patient. Especially with revision rhinoplasty. I don't want to have another revision. Time is going so slow. Any advice would be greatly helpful during my healing process. I'm almost 8 months post op.Thanks :)

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