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Full Recovery Time from Closed Rhinoplasty

I am wondering how long a closed rhino patient typically takes to be considered fully recovered. To the extent that all activity can be resumed with...

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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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I'm a Dancer. How Long Should I Wait to Go Back to Work After Rhinoplasty?

Considering that I be careful to not have it come into contact with anything? I don't do pole dancing, so I wouldn't have to worry about any...

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Can't Do Rhinoplasty if I Have Work Everyday?

Can't do rhinoplasty if I have work everyday since the nose will swell for a long time?

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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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Skincare Routine After Before and After Rhino? Is 1 Week Enough Time Off Work?

Hi to all & thanks in advance for input! I plan to go in for a surgery in few months (still "shopping" around for the right doctor) & have a...

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Is it Possible to Have Injections to Bring the Swelling Down 6 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty?

I'm 6 weeks after rhinoplasty and the swelling of my nose is still very prominent. I'm a model and I can't spend much more time waiting...

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A New Nose and a Different Looking Face! So when to Return to Work?

Hi, can you please let me know how long until I can go out with my friends & clients because at this stage I am one week post op and are due to...

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