I had my stitches out last week, after rhinoplasty but have just noticed one has been left in. Is this safe till my next appointment in two weeks as getting to the clinic before is not an option.
Answer: Left over stitch from rhinoplasty It is safe to leave a stitch from rhinoplasty for your next appointment.Many stitches are self absorbable and will disappear with time. If the stitch is permanent it can be removed on the next appointment without any harm done while you're waiting.RegardsDr. J
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Answer: Left over stitch from rhinoplasty It is safe to leave a stitch from rhinoplasty for your next appointment.Many stitches are self absorbable and will disappear with time. If the stitch is permanent it can be removed on the next appointment without any harm done while you're waiting.RegardsDr. J
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September 2, 2015
Answer: Stitch Left in Nose After Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You didn't mention whether the stitch is on the inside or the outside of the nose. Either way, it would be a good idea for you to reach out to your plastic surgeon's office, let them know about the stitch, and ask for their recommendation. Leaving it in until your next appointment shouldn't be a problem, but it would be best to alert your plastic surgeon and follow his or her protocol in this situation.
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September 2, 2015
Answer: Stitch Left in Nose After Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You didn't mention whether the stitch is on the inside or the outside of the nose. Either way, it would be a good idea for you to reach out to your plastic surgeon's office, let them know about the stitch, and ask for their recommendation. Leaving it in until your next appointment shouldn't be a problem, but it would be best to alert your plastic surgeon and follow his or her protocol in this situation.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty post op, some advices: Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.It's safe to wait until your next appointment. The nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty post op, some advices: Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.It's safe to wait until your next appointment. The nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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September 2, 2015
Answer: A Retained Suture Should Not Cause Problems in Two Weeks Hello, In the closure of surgical incisions both absorbable and non-absorbable sutures are used to close the wounds. Occasionally a non-absorable suture is missed during the post-operative suture removal visit. These retained sutures will typically not cause any significant problems if left in place for 2-3 weeks. However, the longer the suture is left in place the higher chance of developing a visible suture track (scar) occurs. Sometimes an absorbable suture, especially PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) "spits" through the skin and needs to be removed. PGA is a commonly used braided absorbable suture used in the deeper wound closure. PGA suture can take 6 months or more to completely absorb. It is not uncommon for this type of suture to poke through the skin and require removal.
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September 2, 2015
Answer: A Retained Suture Should Not Cause Problems in Two Weeks Hello, In the closure of surgical incisions both absorbable and non-absorbable sutures are used to close the wounds. Occasionally a non-absorable suture is missed during the post-operative suture removal visit. These retained sutures will typically not cause any significant problems if left in place for 2-3 weeks. However, the longer the suture is left in place the higher chance of developing a visible suture track (scar) occurs. Sometimes an absorbable suture, especially PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) "spits" through the skin and needs to be removed. PGA is a commonly used braided absorbable suture used in the deeper wound closure. PGA suture can take 6 months or more to completely absorb. It is not uncommon for this type of suture to poke through the skin and require removal.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Yes Some sutures are allowed to dissolve on their own, especially ones inside the nose or along alar excisions. I would leave these in place until your surgeon removes them.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Yes Some sutures are allowed to dissolve on their own, especially ones inside the nose or along alar excisions. I would leave these in place until your surgeon removes them.
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