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Shooting a gun post otoplasty and rhinoplasty?

kylejamesAug 31, 2016
Hunting season is coming up and I'm worried shooting a shotgun could damage my rhinoplasty. By shouldering your gun and firing it might pull the skin of my cheek which could pull the tip of my nose over. Wondering if I should be concerned?

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