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Rhinoplasty months after nasal spray addiction? How long does damage from over-use of decongestant spray last?

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I haven't used any decongestant nasal spray (except for 1 time a few weeks ago with bad spring allergies) for over 6 months now, but before I quit I was using them every night for a few months to help with congestion. I quit when I realized how bad it was to use for such long periods of time. I don't think it caused any lasting damage from what I can tell, but can it effect future rhinoplasty results? I am wanting the surgery three months from now.

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