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Rhinoplasty 6 days ago and removed the cast today, Why is my nose too soft and slightly to the right?

rhinoplasy2014Feb 25, 2014
Is it normal for it to feel soft and in a way boneless? How long will it take to actually be harder and it is too early to tell if its asymmetrical? Thank you!

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Dr. Steven M. Camp, MD
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Answered on Mar 17, 2014
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