I had rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago to straighten a broken nose I am pleased with the straightening the nose bridge but the tip of my nose looks bulbous and bigger than before and now goes up looks piggy at the end. Surgeon said day after op he taped the end so not to worry about up turn. This has not improved and I hate it. I look totally different. Will this go?
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Answer: Rhinoplasty left me with upturned piggy nose with bulbous tip?
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