Hi, I had a rhinoplasty back in 2003. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been experiencing redness and irritation where the incision/sutures were and also a big whitehead on it about twice a month. I just noticed something coming out of the skin, and it’s a string of a bright blue suture. Since it has been left in all this time has it been causing my problem? How can it be fixed? Would I have to have surgery again to get the red bump area removed and to remove the suture?
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Suture reaction after rhinoplasty procedure
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Thank you for your question. Although difficult to assess exactly what's going on, it appears to be the caudal septum. Schedule an appointment with your doctor so he can do a thorough exam.
Swelling following a rhinoplasty is completely normal, and nasal stuffiness can often occur. However, if you are in extreme discomfort do not hesitate to contact your rhinoplasty surgeon. Best of luck!
