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2 Weeks post-op: Will the appearance of my nose improve? (Photo)

February 24, 2014
Asked By:Phily

I have had surgery 2 weeks ago on my nose. The problem I had was difficulty when breathing through my nostrils. I believe the procedure was some form of septoplasy as incisions were made inside my nostil (left I think only). The procedure was done to help with my breathing but I was hoping it would improve the look of my nose mostly the difference in either nostril. I will leave pictures to show you what I mean.

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