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I broke my nose a week ago and had surgery to straighten it two days later. i currently have a split on it but the tape is coming loose and the splint is not very tight. can i retape the splint? should i take it off in order to retape it? or can the splin
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Consult your ENT: surgeon: the fracture was probably reduced and taped into place- seek professional advice.
Answered 7/24/2015
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