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Is Pain in Nose and Headache 1 Month After Rhinoplasty Normal?

Hazel26Jan 12, 2012
I had rhinoplasty 1 month ago and the left side of my septum has a throbbing feeling that gives me a headache is this normal? Also I heard that I can get septal perferation after rhinoplasty how would I know if I had one?

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