How do you know if the sutures are removable or dissolvable? (photo)

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I recently had gotten an open rhinoplasty and was wondering if my sutures are removable. I had gotten the gauze out yesterday and it was not very pleasant. I am getting my cast off tomorrow and it is going to be the seventh day tomorrow. I would like to know what to expect. I heard that getting the sutures isn't the best feeling in the world and I was hoping that I wouldn't need to get them removed.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

You would need to ask your surgeon if your sutures need to be removed or if they are dissolvable.  Your surgeon is the only one who would know what type of sutures were used during your procedure.

Kailash Narasimhan, MD · Answer

Your surgeon would know if the sutures are removable.  I typically place removable sutures which I remove after one week.  These are strong sutures that facilitate healing.  Good luck,

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

The only way to answer this question is to ask your surgeon.  Non-dissolvable sutures are usually black or blue but can be clear if this helps

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I'm going to add this sentence because I need to have 100 characters in my answer. Ask your surgeon!

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Your surgeon is the only one who knows the type of sutures you have.  My guess is you have some of both.  Best wishes!

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