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Nasal sill, healing process and potential for scarring? (Photo)

amsallajJul 5, 2015
Hello, I'm 4 days post op and feeling good overall and even happy as to what my nose looks like even with the cast on. I am just a little concerned about the nasal sill stitching. I'll will call my doc Monday morning, but what do you think of the stiching, how's it healing what are the likelyhood of visible scarring? Thanks

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