Had Alarplasty with internal sutures to narrow the nostrils, right looks unnatural. Can suture be loosened/removed? (photo)

November 10, 2016
Asked By:MCchicago in Cicero, IL

My procedure was yesterday. Only my upper lip seems swollen. My right nostril looks unnatural and is noticeable different from the other nostril. The nostril looks flat like it's being pulled and it's clear where the suture was placed. It seems I've lost the natural curve. Can the suture be loosened or removed? Thank you for your help.

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November 11, 2016

Answer: 1 day post op

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Miguel Mascaro, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 11, 2016

Answer: 1 day post op

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Miguel Mascaro, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 27, 2016

Answer: One day after rhinoplasty is too early

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 27, 2016

Answer: One day after rhinoplasty is too early

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2016

Answer: Early post op, some advices:

November 13, 2016

Answer: Early post op, some advices:

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