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Horrible headaches after rhinoplasty. Will that stop after I get the cast removed?

anitagabhartFeb 3, 2017
I had a rhynoplasty 5 days ago I am getting the cast removed tomorrow but the bridge of my nose has had pains for the past 4 days it feels like pressure and that causes bad headaches. Will that stop after I get the cast removed

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