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Dent in nasal tip 6 years after revision rhinoplasty. What could cause this? (Photo)

laurenmorrisDec 19, 2022

My revision Rhinoplasty was in 2016 to correct my wide tip. A few years ago I noticed a dent in my nasal tip and I feel like it’s droopier. What can cause a dent?

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