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Does taking antibiotics effect the nose after rhinoplasty?

dianas1530Aug 1, 2015
Hi, it has been 6 weeks since my rhinoplasty. Just about 2 days ago my upper lip was infected and I had an infection in my throat. My doctor gave my antibiotics and I was wondering if the antibiotics would effect anything. Thanks.

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