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I did cocaine for say a year over 5 years ago when I saw doctor for septoplasty he refused to do surgery, is this normal?

nia21Feb 14, 2018
In the consultation - the first I had with a DR today - he hardly let my bum sit on the seat before telling me he would absolutely not operate as my septum might be weak etc And he would not be able to tell this until the operation and my nose may collapse! Any views or advise?? I was later told by a doctor friend - he should have at least examined my septum to make this judgement and you can take scans to find out how your septum!

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Dr. Richard Mark Winters, MD
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