Rhinoplasty Swelling

I had a Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my nose is still very swollen. How long is it normal to have rhinoplasty swelling after surgery?

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Rhinoplasty Recovery Time + Downtime

What is the average rhinoplasty recovery time? When should I expect to be able to go out in public after a nose job, and when will the bandages...

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Rhinoplasty Recovery

What is the typical rhinoplasty recovery like?  What can I expect?  How long after a nose job does it take to heal and how long before you...

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When Did Swelling Go Down After Your Rhinoplasty Surgery?

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. when the splint came of it looked lovely and thin but went alot wider in just two days. I also still have a bit of a...

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After Rhinoplasty is It Common to Have Breathing Problems?

I am considering Rhinoplasty, but I've heard that it often causes trouble breathing afterwards. Is this true?

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How Much Downtime Should I Expect After Rhinoplasty Surgery?

I am a professional model and obvously would like to know how much time it is going to take to heal before i can go back to work?

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Too Soon After Surgery to Be Worried About Uneven Nostrils?

I recently had open rhinoplasty and am now one week post-op. I realize that the end result is forever away, however, I am a little concerned about...

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Swelling 4 Years After Rhinoplasty - How Can I Determine What's Causing It?

Hi, I have undergone four consecutibve rhinoplasties, first 2 at a gap of 6 months, and last at a gap of 4 years. The second last rhinoplasty...

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Shorter Recovery Time for Tip Rhinoplasty?

Is the recovery time shorter when the procedure is a tip Rhinoplasty only? How much time before normal activities may be resumed? How much time before...

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Are There Risks in Flying After Rhinoplasty?

I'm planning to have a Rhinoplasty augmentation overseas. However, I've read on the newspaper before that someone's Breast augmentation collapsed in...

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How Long After a Rhinoplasty Before I Can Resume Activity?

I am interested in rhinoplasty but I am an avid diver. How long before I can go diving again?

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Closed Rhinoplasty Possible with Minimum Recovery Time?

I am considering closed rhinoplasty and I only want to do refine the tip with minimum recovery time. Is this something that is possible? By...

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2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery?

Hi, I will be getting married within 2 months. And before that, I am planning to have a nose job done. Is the time enough to recover from swelling or...

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Twilight Sedation Vs General Anesthesia for Septo-rhinoplasty?

I need Septoplasty for medical reasons. I am planning to combine Rhinoplasty with it. One surgeon I consulted said that he uses general anesthesia...

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Lowering Cost for Combined Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Possible?

I have a Z shaped deviated septum according to the plastic surgeon/ENT and I also am doing Rhinoplasty to remove a hump on my nose. I have no...

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One Week Recovery Enough After Nose Job?

Is one week enough time to take off from work after a Rhinoplasty? I am a teacher, and I'm wondering if winter break would be a good time?

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Recovery Time for Slight Nose Hump Removal?

I am getting a nose job in the next month. I have a slight bump on the side of the bridge of my nose from past trauma. I am getting the hump removed...

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Will my Rhinoplasty Swelling Go Down?

I had rhinoplasty just under two weeks ago and have had my splint off three days ago. While I am happy with the overall shape of my nose I have two...

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Is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (RecoveryRx) for Rhinoplasty Recovery Worth It?

I'm wondering if you have had any experience with ActiPatch or RecoveryRx (made by BioElectronics) for faster recovery from plastic surgery procedures...

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Will I Look Like I Was in a Bar Fight After a Nose Job?

...and I lost!  I mean, black eyes and bruises that last for weeks. I really need to fix my crooked nose (broken a few times--not in fights!)...

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Using Medical Marijuana During Rhinoplasty Recovery?

Hello, I have a prescription for medical marijuana. Is it safe for me to use it after my rhinoplasty surgery? If not, for how long should I stay...

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How Long is Healing Period for Rhinoplasty?

My doctor says that in 3-4 weeks after Rhinoplasty, that the nose is about 85% of the way it's going to look. Is this true? The doctor has 14 years...

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When Can I Go Back to Bikram Yoga After Rhinoplasty?

I had rhinoplasty nearly 4 weeks ago and I'm itching to get to Bikram yoga (90 mins, 45 degrees centigrade/50% humidity). My bridge is still quite...

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Is Driving After Rhinoplasty Possible?

Do you need a ride back home after Rhinoplasty or can you take a bus back by your own? If you need a ride home and is it impossible for you? Is there...

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Is Vomiting After Rhinoplasty Common?

I have a huge fear of vomiting and I've heard that some people are sick during recovery from rhinoplasty because of the anesthesia or from...

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Is 1 Week Enough Recovery Time for Rhinoplasty?

I'm getting Rhinoplasty in 3 days. I return to school 1 week after the surgery. Is that enough time to heal?

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Smiling After Rhinoplasty

I recently underwent rhinoplasty ( 2 weeks ago) to fix a deviated septum. sometimes something funny makes me laugh and then i smile and it really...

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Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty - Still Swollen - Is This Normal?

I had a rhinoplasty 1 month ago ( osteotomy to change my nose's alignement for crookedness and dorsal hump removal), i had mine done 3 days after...

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Open Rhinoplasty Recovery - Can I Attend a Wedding 1 Month Post-op?

I am supposed to attend a celebrity wedding a month after having rhinoplasty. Since both my bones and cartilage will go through re-shaping, I'm...

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I Only Have a Week to Recover from Rhinoplasty, is This Long Enough?

I'm in outside sales where I see about 8 accounts/ day and drive about 100 miles/day. I only have a week to recover at home. Is this long enough...

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Tips for Rhinoplasty Recovery?

I have my first ever Rhinoplasty booked in 2 weeks time. I'm pretty nervous and wondered if anyone can give my any tips on recovery, or any tips on...

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Can Smoking Significantly Postpone Full Rhinoplasty Recovery Beyond 2.5 Years?

I had rhinoplasty surgery 2.5 years ago the front part of my nose still tends to minutely inflate whenever there is above average cigarette or alcohol...

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Horse Riding After Rhinoplasty?

I am getting a nose job but I also horse ride. How long should I wait before going back to horse riding after I have had a nose job? Thank you.

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Lumpy Nostril After Rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty in Nov 09. The upper inside of my left nostril is lumpy and swollen. I ask my doctor to look but he doesn't and tells me that it is...

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Open Rhinoplasty - the Months Ahead

I just have two general questions. The first one is: At about 4-5 months post-op, could it in any way, shape, or form, be dangerous to work out? By...

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How Long is Recovery Period for Ear if Cartilage is Used in Rhinoplasty?

I have seen many reports on recovery time for Rhinoplasty, but most of them do not mention anything about ear cartilage. I just had a Rhinoplasty,...

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Hotel Stay Alone for One Night After Rhinoplasty Ok?

I'm planning on having Rhinoplasty done in a neighboring state and I was wondering if it's ok to stay in a hotel room alone to rest after...

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Recovery Time After Rhinoplasty w/ Rib Cartilage Graft?

I had rhinoplasty 6 days ago with rib cartilage graft involved. In the middle of my stomach pretty large area is pink and numb (size of my palm). It...

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Different Timeline to Return to a Physically Active Job After Rhinoplasty?

I've read that you can usually return to work a week after rhinoplasty. I'm planning to take 2 weeks off, but I'm still worried. I work in a kitchen...

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1 Month After an Open Rhinoplasty and a Septoplasty Will I Be Ok to Go Away to College?

I have broken my nose multiple times due to elbows in the face from sports. I have an enlarged turbinate in both nostrils causing many sinus...

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How long does scar tissue take to shrink?

I had rhinoplasty about 5 weeks ago to narrow a wide bridge. The sides of my bridge/the skin on the side of my bridge appears to be swollen. The...

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Will Touching my Nose Affect the Results a Few Days After Rhinoplasty?

I had an open reduction nasal fracture surgery to reduce the bump on my nasal bridge. My nose looks all chunky right now hopefully due to swelling. I...

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How long Will a Cast Be Worn After an Open Procedure Rhinoplasty for a Dorsal Hump Removal?

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Rhinoplasty - Recovery Time for Implant?

I am have very low bridge and bulbous nose tip. I am planning on having rhinoplasty to fix it. How long will the recovery for med implant? I am...

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Rhinoplasty for Teens - How Long Does It Take to Recover?

I am going into eleventh grade and I am VERY insecure about my nose. It has a gross dorsal hump and it looks very harsh from the sides, but normal...

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Rhinoplasty and Breast Implant Recovery -what Can I Expect?

What can I expect with regards to recovery when I have rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and a possible lift simultaneously? I am 24 years old and...

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How Safe and Beneficial is Nose Reshaping Surgically? (photo)

I really think that my large nose spoils my facial appearance.Really want it to be corrected.I am a 24 yr old female. No one in my family is...

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I Just Had Rhinoplasty 5 Days Ago, How Soon After Can I Sleep on my Stomach?

So I have been sleeping on my recliner for the past five nights since my surgery and I'm usually someone who sleeps on their stomach. How soon can...

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How Far Through Healing Am I at 7 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty

How far through healing am i at 7 months post op rhinoplasty in percentage and how many months are left

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What Happens if I Missed an Post-op Appointment? Improper Healing?

I had septorhinoplasty performed just over two months ago. I unfortunately booked my second post-op appointment too late and was only able to obtain a...

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Bodybuilding / Weightlifting After Rhinoplasty

Hey everyone how r u? iam pro bodybuilder i am going for a rhinoplasty next week can you tell me after 18days of surgery can i resume my activity and...

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Any Health Factors I Need to Worry About for Rhinoplasty?

Do u have to worry about weight, skin problems, breathing problems, and etc? What do u have to do to prepare go into surgery? What/how much time do u...

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I Am 17 and I Want a Nose Job, What Can I Expect?

I hate my nose. It's not that bad from the front but when I turn to the side it comes out a lot, not with a hump it is smooth. Also I feel as if i...

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After a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) Does Your Nose Ever Become As Strong As Before?

After a Nose-Job I'm willing to wait 3 - 4 months and I will not get into any physical sports or try to even touch it or get hurt there? Is it...

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How Can I Help Healing of Columella Incision?

I am 3 weeks post op and I am wondering if I should be doing anything to help with the healing of the columella incision(stair-step incision). Should...

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What Techniques Were Used In This Patrick Dempsy Rhinoplasty? (photo)

It may not be good to ask about a celebrity, but Patrick Dempsy had a wide nose before rhinoplasty... You may be able to see by doing a Google search....

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Can my Oily Skin Slow Down my Recovery After Rhinoplasty?

I had an open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago to remove a hump and refine the tip of my nose but now I can see my nostrils. my doctor said that my tip will go...

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How Long After Rhinoplasty Will It Be Fine to Go out in Public?

It's been 5 days since my rhinoplasty and my cast is coming off in 2 days. I'm very excited because I can already see the shape and it looks...

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Should the Cast and Stitches from an Open Rhinoplasty Be Removed Within 7 Days to Avoid Scarring?

It's been four days since having my primary open rhinoplasty. I would like to know when stitches and sutures need to be removed by, to prevent...

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What Mental Exercises Are Good for Rhinoplasty Depression?

How long does depression last after surgeries like rhinoplasty? How common is it for patients too feel even more depressed about their looks after...

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Pain During Recovery from Rhinoplasty Surgery?

How much pain is involved, how much bleeding should I expect after rhinoplasty surgery? Will the pain from swelling and bruising start to subside in...

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Blocked Nostril After Rhinoplasty

I had open rhino 3.5 wks ago. Pleased with overall results, but very concerned about completely blocked left nostril. My Dr said it is cartilage, wait...

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Columella-How Much Does It Shrink over Time After Open Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Is the columella is the last to minimize in swelling/ also the least to shrink after surgery? I told my DR. prior to surgery that I really didn't...

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At What Point is Sun Exposure After Rhinoplasty No Longer a Concern?

I had my rhinoplasty revision 5 weeks ago and have been wearing sunblock (spf 100) on my nose almost always when I go out during the daytime. At what...

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Is Having Thin Skin an Advantage or a Disadvantage During a Rhinoplasty and Mostly After?

Does it mean the recovery from the swelling will be sooner ? Or thickness is not important ? Also I don't want to change anything in my nose , I...

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Is Rhinoplasty Two Weeks Before Graduation Risky?

Considering having rhinoplasty before my graduation, but Im only able to do it only two weeks before! No bones would be broken, only a slight tip...

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My Friend Pulled my Cheek After Rhinoplasty. Will my Nose Be Ok?

I am 17 years old and I had rhinoplasty exactly 4 weeks ago. It wasn't a big procedure, I just had my tip raised and lower lateral straightened...

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Is Having a THIN Skin is an Advantage or a Disadvantage During and After a Rhinoplasty?

Will the recovery come sooner or later ? Or it doesn't make any difference ? Also , I intend to straighten my nasal bones and that's it , I...

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Rhinoplasty Swelling After 5 Mounts and 7 Days? (photo)

After 5 mounts and 7 days after rhinoplasty(my operation was open), the swelling doesn't go and may nose is firm. Now, my nose is bigger than my...

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Why Do Some Docs Have "After" Pics Years After A Procedure?

I noticed a doctor who has very good before and after pics for his Rhinoplasties but some of the after pics say that it was taken 3-4 years AFTER...

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Six Months Post Rhinoplasty and my Nose Still Looks Bigger than my Old Nose?

I had rhinoplasty and its been 6 months already and my nose still look bigger than my old nose. if there is some infection or complications, is it...

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Exercise After Rhinoplasty...When is it Okay To Do Intensive Cardio Workouts?

I am a 24 year old female and am having a little work done on my tip and the "scrapping" off some nasal cartilage. I normally do weights 3X...

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Post Rhinoplasty - Cant Crinkle Nose?

Almost 7 months post op and my nose is stiff and the area around my eyes closest to my nose and i cant crinkle my nose/face. Is this normal and will...

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Everyday Swelling or Permanent Nasal Obstruction 12 Days After Rhinoplasty?

I just had a closed rhinoplasty 12 days ago. About 3 days ago the right nostri's tissue (inside middle of nose) has swelled up, blocking a good...

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Swelling After Rhinoplasty; Does it Really Take Up to a Year For Full Recovery?

Hi all, I've seen lots of comments saying that nasal swelling takes up to a year to subside after rhinoplasty surgery. That is really discouraging...

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Will the Drooping and Swelling of my Nose Subside?

I had a rhinoplasty done 11 months ago, and my tip is still swollen and where the incision is it's quite droopy, will it go away? And will the tip...

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Recovery Time for Rhinoplasty if Only Cartilage Dealt with

Hi, my nasal bone is completely straight, but I have excess cartilage at the tip of my nose (makes it droop too low esp when I smile). I was wondering...

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Can Supplements for Hair Negatively Influence the Recovery After Rhinoplasty?

I have problems with hair loss, but before trying any supliments I would like to know if supliments for hair and nails could negatively influence the...

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Rhinoplasty (Tip Work) & Septoplasty

Hi! Just had a consult to discuss having the tip of my nose refined and a slight bump removed. During the exam, the doctor said I have a deviated...

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Concerns After Recent Rhinoplasty

Hi! I am 5 days post-op and am freaking out. I underwent an open rhinoplasty and septoplasty and still have the bandages on but I can already tell...

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Wide Nose After Rhinoplasty & Slight Bump on Bridge Where the Dorsal Hump Used to Be.

Cast removed yesterday and I was shoked to see how wide my nose has become. My doctor said I'm very swollen but I'm scared that my nose will...

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Can Taping my Nose Negatively Influence the Recovery?

I've had my rhinoplasty 3 months ago.Unfortunately I'm not happy with the results and it afects me psychologically very much.it's still...

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How Soon After a Rhinoplasty Can I Start Exercising So That I Do Not Cause Excessive Swelling?

Exactly three weeks ago, I had rhinoplasty overseas. My doctor never told me when I could resume exercising. When is it safe for me to resume...

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?Discomfort and Pressure Following Rhinoplasty

I am into my third week since my primary open rhinoplasty. For the first time, I am experiencing pressure along the bridge and tip of my nose...

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I'm a 42 Year Old Male Who Had an Open Rhinoplasty 1 Month Ago. Will Minoxidil Slow Healing Time?

I still have considerable tip swelling which I understand can take up to 1 year to heal. I have thick nostrils, tip to begin with. I was using...

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Packs in Nose After Rhinoplasty. How Long Will This Take?

My doctor said these packs are absorbable. Therefore there is no need for the packs to be removed. Once I start to douche their nose with saline the...

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Will I Be Able to Go Back to School After 2 Weeks?

I am looking into having rhinoplasty in 2013. I will be 16 so I'll need to have time off school and I was wondering if the 2 weeks I get off...

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What Can I Expect From Septorhinoplasty Recovery for a 15 Year Old?

Hi, in a month I'm getting a SeptoRhinoPlasty, I still have a few unanswered questions. such as, 1, how long will I have to miss school? How long...

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