I simply tell patients to avoid looking in the mirror for a few days. A lightweight cast is applied to the top of the nose to keep the cartilage and bone in place during healing, and gauze packing is inserted in the nose for one to two days to protect the septum from moving and to minimize bleeding. While I've... more











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3 Feb 2009
No!! If u have a special occasion eg wedding....do it AT LEAST 6 months before!!