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Pain when Laughing (Septorhinoplasty)?

May 6, 2012
Asked By:Cali_85

I am 2 weeks post-op. I under went a septorhinoplasty to correct a broken septum and straighten the nose. 2 days ago I was laughing hardly and felt some pain in the tip of the nose, when I stopped the pain went. Also today I was laughing and experciend the same pain. Is this normal or do I have to be alarmed. Thanks

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