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Will my nose bridge go down/flatten a rhibit after Gore-Tex implant? (Photos)

realtalkaboutstuffFeb 1, 2018
It’s nearly 4 weeks after my surgery and the swollen has gone down heaps. My bridge is abit high. Will my bridge go down/flatten a bit over time considering it’s gortex implant?

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