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Getting Rhinoplasty with Dermatographia?

DaliborSep 9, 2023
I'm scared of getting a rhinoplasty because of my dermatographia condition. My concern is that the incisions during the surgery will cause my skin to flare up and get swollen and could present a problem for the surgeon to operate and then stich up the nose. Have you done rhinoplasty on patients with dermatographia. What has your experience been like?

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