I was elbowed in the face 10 days ago and received a broken nose and required stitches for a 1cm wound on my nose (external). I need plastic surgery to realign my nose but I am still waiting for the insurance to confirm authorisation for the operation. Do I need to go myself to get the stitches removed or shall I wait until the surgery (which i imagine will be approximately another week). I have taken my nose bandages off too, is this OK?
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Stitch removal after surgery/Facial surgery
The range of 95-105 degrees is generally a good rule of thumb and 105-115 would, in most people, be excessive. That angle depends on the length of the face, the height of the individual and some other facial parameters. The taller you are the less is that angle and a short individual could...
Dear Ashleykm,I am sorry for the trauma to your nose. It is possible that the swelling will go down, but without a physical exam, it is hard to say if there is damage to the cartilage. Please make an appointment with a plastic surgeon to fully examine your nose. Best regards,Nima Shemirani
AS edema subsides further (up to a year or a little longer sometimes), the relationship of the height to the width will change and you may be more satisfied. You can see none of my colleagues recommend any foreign material in your nose. I agree with this principle. Experienced rhinoplasty s...
