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Skin Peeling/oily Nose After Rhinoplasty?

2100anonMay 25, 2012
I had a closed septo-rhinoplasty 11 months ago, and I'm still experiencing dry, peeling skin on my nose. It's also a lot more oily than it ever was before surgery. I wear plenty of sunscreen, and I moisturize, so why is this still happening? Is this normal?

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