Remove tip sutures after 3 months - too late to return to original shape? (Photo)

Question

I had a suture-only tip refinement procedure . semi-blunt and semi-elastic curved needles and semi elastic USP 3-0 sutures (long time absorbable) were used. You can see the in and out points on the photos. I failed to explain that I only want very minor improvement instead of significant change. The surgeon said the suture is removable but now he says I need to wait 3 months. I am very worried that 3 months is enough to form scar tissue that holds the nose in it's new shape.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

It's not clear from your narrative how long you are after surgery. And if your rhinoplasty had no incisions, my answer is without experience. What I can tell you is that in otoplasty surgery where ear cartilage is reshaped, when temporary sutures are used, results always go back to how they were before surgery. I would think that if you have long-lasting dissolvable stitches, when they dissolve, your nose should return to its original shape. Thank you so much for this interesting question and let us know how you make out. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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