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Post-op Rhinoplasty: Nasal Tubes?

IvyK
I asked my doctor if he will be putting "packing" in my nose post op, he said no but that he may use two tubes inside my nose. I searched the internet but I cant find any information on that. What are the tubes, how do they work, and are they painful?

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