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15 months post Septorhinoplasty and I still have swelling - Does it look like I have a polly beak? (photo)

Sunshine2004May 1, 2014
Hi. It is now fifteen months since my septorhinoplasty but the swelling in the tip of my nose is still apparent. From my picture does it look like I have a Polly Beak? Is the swelling likely to reduce any more? Thank you.

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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