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I had Septum & Turbinate surgery recently & it seems like the middle area of my nose is now larger then before. Is this normal?

June 21, 2014
Asked By:Curiosity George in Florida, FL

I had a Septum and Turbinate surgery in Florida recently and it seems like the middle area of my nose is now larger then before. Is this normal? Is it just because it might be swollen inside?

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