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Does tip bossae get worse over time? (Photo)

RealSelfMember3994895Sep 30, 2022
I had rhinoplasty over a year ago and noticed a cartilage bump on one side of my nose. I can feel it being pointy when I run my finger over it. My concern is that does Tip Bossae get worse over time? Does Tip Bossae stay the same size or will it get worse? What would happen if I just left it alone without doing anything?

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