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I accidentally hit my nose tip, squashed the front with my hand. could this make the cartilage grow slightly bigger?
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not likely: See your doc if you bled a lot or your nose looks too swollen or 'crooked'.
Answered 10/13/2013
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No: Unless there is a fracture of the cartilage, the trauma will be change anything.
Answered 10/22/2013
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