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Would I Know if I Accidentally Pulled out a Stitch from Rhinoplasty?

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I was cleaning my nose gently with a q tip (one week post op) and I noticed a little plastic (looked like a thread) stick straight out, I wasn't in any pain and it didn't hurt but I'm worried I dislodged it or something. Is this possible? Would I know if I pulled it enough to cause damage?

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