Weird Smell In My Nose 6 Weeks Post-Op, Could This Be Infection?

August 28, 2011

hi im about 6 weeks post op from a rhinoplasty. when i go to clean my nose i can smell this weird scent in my nose. its like im smelling my own nose. could this scent in my nose be an infection?

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August 31, 2011

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August 31, 2011

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