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Does my nose have pollybeak deformity? Is it just swelling? (Photo)

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I had an open rhinoplasty about 2 months ago and since the cast was removed my nose shape hasn’t basically changed.My tip feels very hard and when I apply pressure to the area, it doesn’t go down. Is this just swelling or do I have a supratip fullness?My surgeon says that the healing process is ok and the swelling will go down naturally in 6-12 months.If this won’t happen he talked about steroid injections. I’m worried...will these injections be effective after such a long time from the surgery?

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