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Columella, Can It Be Pulled Back Down?

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usa12345Feb 7, 2013

can my columella be pulled back down? the length from the front and upturned tip looks terrible. I want to revert back to way it was. How can this be done?? see picture... (From the front, tip looks worse than side view) just want to know how it can be done... really appreciate your input

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Dr. John M. Hilinski, MD
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