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I had a septoplasty 2 weeks ago and feel the tip of my nose is moving around ever so slightly?

September 16, 2016
Asked By:natashakim in California, CA

I had a septoplasty about 2 weeks ago and when when I seep on my side I feel the tip of my nose drag down ever so slightly and I feel pressure because of this. If I sleep on my either my left or right I can feel the slightest amount of pressure because of gravity being exerted from the front of my nose. Is this normal and will everything stiffen up in time, if so how long should it take?

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