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Is asymetrical swelling normal at 8 weeks post septo/rhino?

Surfride08Feb 7, 2014
I had a septoplasty with turbinate reduction, as well as rhinoplasty adjustments. I'm 8 weeks post op now and the swelling on the right side seems to be going down normally but the left side is still noticeably more swollen. I don't really have any pain anywhere as of now but the left side seems a little more clogged when breathing as well. Is this common at this time and is there anything I can do to help it even out?

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