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Brown Patch on Skin After Rhinoplasty

bucksMay 12, 2011
Hi I recently had rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago and had a hump removed on the bridge of my nose. Can you tell me why there is now a brown patch on my skin where the surgeon has rasped the bone. Is this permanent? Thanks to the PS's in advance for replying it's much appreciated you giving up your time on here to help worried rhino patients.

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Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
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Answered on May 14, 2011
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Dr. Erel Laufer, MD
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Answered on May 13, 2011
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Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 20, 2011
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