Did my Doctor Forgot Some Stitches After Septoplasty?

March 1, 2009
Asked By:zaid1987 in LA,CA,USA

i had a septoplasty to mix my deviated septum two weeks ago, after 10 days , the doctor took the stiches out which were black colored i think but i found some clear plastic strings tied inside the walls of the nose (where the hair grows) is that normal ?? or did he for got to take them out cuz the were not even close to incision area

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July 17, 2015

Answer: Could be absorbable sutures!

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July 17, 2015

Answer: Could be absorbable sutures!

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October 3, 2013

Answer: Sutures Inside Nose After Septoplasty

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Answer: Sutures Inside Nose After Septoplasty

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November 19, 2010

Answer: Dissolvable stitches are often used inside the nose

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Answer: Dissolvable stitches are often used inside the nose

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Answer: Septoplasty surgery and sutures

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Answer: Septoplasty surgery and sutures

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