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Is It Normal to Having Bruising on the Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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amyemzyFeb 7, 2013

I understand that bruising around the eyes is normal after rhinoplasty, but i had bruising on my tip and i havent heard of anyone having that. It is my 3rd rhinoplasty and it was my only open rhino, is this normal?

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