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Could I have a revision rhinoplasty? My nose tip is short and swollen

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RealSelfMember0990989Jun 13, 2020

Hi i have had rhinoplasty and wanted to know if i could have revision as the tip is short and swollen and nostrils look huge and pig like. It has been over 3 and a half months

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