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I am 10 days post-op from septorhinoplasty. I have tape on my nose instead of a cast. (Photo)

nessa_551Jul 8, 2018
But last night I woke up at 3am because my nose was itching what does this mean? Is the swelling going down?

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Dr. Greg Bran, MD, PhD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Jul 9, 2018
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Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Answered on Jul 9, 2018
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