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Is it necessary to massage nose after rhinoplasty? 1 month post op

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beabea91Nov 5, 2016

I did 2nd asian nose revision self rib, alloderm and ear cartilage for tip + alloderm for bridge. Dr told to press down with 2 fingers and release, from upper bridge and work my way down to the tip for 4 months. is massage really necessary? my tip is very round and swollen, i dont know if massage will benefit or not

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