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I am three weeks post op from my rhinoplasty. today i was wearing a mask that happened to be too tight on my nose despite wearing it loosely. i felt pressure and slight pain when i wore it for two hours. any chance anything bad could have happened?

Q: i am three weeks post op from my rhinoplasty. today i was wearing a mask that happened to be too tight on my nose despite wearing it loosely. i felt pressure and slight pain when i wore it for two hours. any chance anything bad could have happened?

: I doubt it. Avoid a tight mask but if you still have pain see your surgeon

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

I doubt it. Avoid a tight mask but if you still have pain see your surgeon

Answered 8/10/2021

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A member asked:

I am three weeks post op from my rhinoplasty. today i was wearing a mask that happened to be too tight on my nose despite wearing it loosely. i felt pressure and slight pain when i wore it for two hours. any chance anything bad could have happened?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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