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A clear string came out of my nose when I picked it 1 week post op. What happened? I also feel a bump on the top right (Photo)

November 30, 2016
Asked By:dreadrea in Miami, FL

A clear string came out of my nose when I picked it 1 week post op what happened and what is it also I am 1 week post op from rhinoplasty and I feel a bump on the top top right of my nose what is it ? Did the bone get crooked again ?

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