Almost 3 weeks post rhinoplasty, I noticed this stitch poking out of the OUTSIDE of my nose which is very weird since all of those white stitches were only on the inside. I'm quite alarmed at how it came to poke through... I did my surgery overseas so I can't see my surgeon about it. I sent him a photo though and he said it's just a resorbable suture and I can trim it and the rest will dissolve on its own. I'm still concerned though, is this normal??
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November 19, 2018
Answer: White stitch poking through outside of nose 3 weeks after rhinoplasty
Based on your pictures, it looks most probably like your nasal bones spread after surgery and not callus. Any cutting or fracture of your nasal bones in surgery will first form a scar along the fracture/osteotomy line, not make the whole bone be prominent. It could be soft tissue...
Hello thank you for you question and provided information as well.. based in your question every surgeon have differents protocols , its recommended ask you plastic surgeon about this theme.
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A hairline fracture is a totally non-displaced fracture. If not disturbed, it should heal with no deformity unless you are 14 years old or less and the fracture extended through a growth plate. This potentially could result in later growth disturbance...
