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I had a rhinoplasty 7 months ago. Why haven't these stitches gone away?

vxtoria1Jul 7, 2021
Hello, I had a rhinoplasty done in January 2021. My nostrils were reduced. I am wondering what this is and why it hasn't gone away. See picture please.

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Dr. Ali Gurlek, MD
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Answered on Aug 26, 2021
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