What does a non absorbable suture look like? Colour and texture?

It's a good idea let your surgeon know about this and have him/her examine you. Most likely it's simply areas that are still healing with some exposed raw surfaces. The only way to know for sure is to be examined. Best of luck.

Septoplasty changes only the inside of the nose (with the caveat that sometime the base of the nose is straightened if it is crooked from a deviated septum). Any changes to the outside of the nose to improve appearance is a rhinoplasty. So it sounds like you had a septoplasty and very limited...

Through an open approach, swelling will result both inside the nose and outside the nose. Typically you will see an improvement in your breathing in 3-4 weeks. The swelling of the outside of your nose, especially the tip, may take much longer. Follow up closely with your surgeon to ensure you...

Dear TaraMac,The pain is likely related to the packing or splint inside the noseDay 2 is when swelling peaks, so it may just need timePlease see your surgeon if the pain medication is not workingBest regards,Nima Shemirani

Thanks for the question. 6 weeks is too short a period to say the Septoplasty has failed. The lining of the nose can remain swollen for several months after this procedure. 3 months is a better period. I hope this helps

I have done many many septoplasties and the one common complaint, is congestion after the surgery.  The most common reason for this, is simple post surgery swelling.  In 2009 there was a study published that looked at patient comfort and the use of a nasal decongestant. They...