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

July 15, 2014
Asked By:marebare13 in Allen Park, MI

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.

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