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Nose Tip Too High After Rhinoplasty

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christinall2Feb 20, 2011

Hi. I had my rhynoplasty done 3 days ago. I still have cast on but I see the tip of the nose is way too high. Im just nervous it will stay like this. Do you think it will change after I take the cast off or after some time? Thanks

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