How long should I keep stitches in for a broken nose? (external wound).

April 11, 2017
Asked By:MrGeo in Bogota, TN

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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