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Is it safe to undergo rhinoplasty after LASIK How long should one wait?

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Rahul08Mar 24, 2014

I had my lasik done in February. And I'm planning to undergo rhinoplasty in May. Will the procedure or the black eye that might follow, has any potential to affect my vision?

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