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Cast on nose is loose and moves after rhinoplasty?

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vanrhinoNov 9, 2017

I had open rhinoplasty today, and when I got home I noticed that the cast was loose and would lift from one side If I moved my head side to side. Is this supposed to happen or should I get it replaced?

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