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4 weeks post op rhinoplasty. Will waxing upper lip damage my nose?

July 12, 2018
Asked By:selena.sel in London, GB

It's been 4 weeks since i had my rhinoplasty and i thought it would be safe to wax my upper lip by now. So after I've done it i realised my nose is stinging a bit inside and i 'feel' it more if that makes sense, like it got more swollen but still looked the same. What is your opinion?Have i done any damage to it?

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