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Have I Ruined the Results of my Rhinoplasty by Picking at my Nose?

Chicago IL5347
I had an open rhinoplasty and my cast and sutures came out 5 days later. Starting day 6, I began to retape my nose and touch it. I have also picked at it to ease in breathing by removing scabbing. I guess I didn't think about it at the time, but could this ruin the results of the procedure?

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