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Scar Tissue from Rhinoplasty?

asked 5 months ago by Janesmith1234567 in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: 3 weeks post-op, scar tissue, stitches, temporary

I had an open rhinoplasty done three weeks ago, and about a week ago, I accidentally pulled out some stitches that seemed to be holding my collumellar strut - I accidentally tugged on the stitch that was hanging out from the opening of my nostrils. Now, a lumpy scar tissue has formed on the incision, on the inner walls of the opening of my nostrils. Is this temporary? The scar tissue seems really obvious to me.

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Scar Tissue after Removal of Stitch Following Rhinoplasty

You may have irritated the suture line when you removed a stitch 3 weeks after your rhinoplasty. However, it is unlikely ou did any permanent harm. Contact your surgeon and schedule an examination.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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