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I am having a rhinoplasty done in a few weeks and am wondering if I can continue to take my collagen supplement before surgery?

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np888Jul 12, 2017

The collagen supplement is Reserveage Collagen Booster. Thank you!

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Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
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