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Is Packing the Nose Needed After Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty?

marg in naperville
Why do some pack the nose afterwards and some don't? My daughter is considering a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty and we're swondering what the pros and cons of packing the nose are and whether or not it is necessary and beneficial.

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