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I can't wait a year for a Revision Rhinoplasty, can six months be an adequate amount of time for another procedure?

HackJobRhinoFeb 12, 2017
Right now, my life is on hold. I ruined my looks by electing to undergo rhinoplasty, and the results are terrible. Is six months an adequate span of time for the blood supply to fully return to the nose and the tissues to heal? I am in the midst of consulting a mental health professional to help cope with the mistake I've made. But every time I look in the mirror, I feel like I've ruined my looks. The issue isn't residual swelling, but the aesthetic that resulted from the procedure.

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