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It's Three Weeks Since my Rhinoplasty, I've Noticed a String in my Left Nostril. What Should I Do?

March 27, 2013
Asked By:shar18 in Morris, MN

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March 29, 2013

Answer: String in nostril after rhinoplasty

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March 29, 2013

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Answer: Suture

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August 14, 2014

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