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What are these hikes/dents/depressions in my tip post open rhinoplasty? (photo)

February 21, 2014
Asked By:noseyparker2 in Ukiah, CA

I had the procedure 3 weeks ago , these dents and 'pinches' make me look freaky I can't go out. What are they?

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