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
Answer: Stitches after septoplasty I cannot comment on another surgeon's techniques, but in my septoplasty and rhinoplasty procedures, I use some dissolvable sutures that are very fine and will fall out on their own. I do not try to remove every suture that is present as these will all fall out within two weeks. It is also possible for deeper, more permanent sutures to extrude or "spit" through the skin or through an incision. In most cases, even when something like this happens, it does not cause any problems. Be sure to discuss any post-procedural concerns with your surgeon. All the best,
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Answer: Stitches after septoplasty I cannot comment on another surgeon's techniques, but in my septoplasty and rhinoplasty procedures, I use some dissolvable sutures that are very fine and will fall out on their own. I do not try to remove every suture that is present as these will all fall out within two weeks. It is also possible for deeper, more permanent sutures to extrude or "spit" through the skin or through an incision. In most cases, even when something like this happens, it does not cause any problems. Be sure to discuss any post-procedural concerns with your surgeon. All the best,
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July 17, 2015
Answer: Could be absorbable sutures! It’s not unusual for patients to encounter suture remnants inside their nose following septoplasty.These are typically absorbable sutures which are used to close the intranasal incision.Depending upon the type of suture used, they have usually dissolved within two to four weeks following surgery.Ocassionally, these sutures can persist, which can result in crusting and scabbing.After approximately two weeks, removal of these sutures should not have structural consequences.Removal should be performed by trained medical personnel to avoid injury to adjacent structures.Nasal rinses with hydrogen peroxide can facilitate removal of these suture remnants.
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July 17, 2015
Answer: Could be absorbable sutures! It’s not unusual for patients to encounter suture remnants inside their nose following septoplasty.These are typically absorbable sutures which are used to close the intranasal incision.Depending upon the type of suture used, they have usually dissolved within two to four weeks following surgery.Ocassionally, these sutures can persist, which can result in crusting and scabbing.After approximately two weeks, removal of these sutures should not have structural consequences.Removal should be performed by trained medical personnel to avoid injury to adjacent structures.Nasal rinses with hydrogen peroxide can facilitate removal of these suture remnants.
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October 3, 2013
Answer: Sutures Inside Nose After Septoplasty
Sutures seen on the inside of the nose are typically absorbable. Your body will absorb these sutures over a few weeks. Everyone's body absorbs these sutures at a different rate and if they are present at one month or longer they can be readily removed in the office.
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October 3, 2013
Answer: Sutures Inside Nose After Septoplasty
Sutures seen on the inside of the nose are typically absorbable. Your body will absorb these sutures over a few weeks. Everyone's body absorbs these sutures at a different rate and if they are present at one month or longer they can be readily removed in the office.
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November 19, 2010
Answer: Dissolvable stitches are often used inside the nose
The stitches used to close incisions inside the nose for septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgeries are usually dissolvable. These stitches are usually light brown or whitish in color and can take a few weeks to dissolve and fall out. Don't be alarmed if you notice them inside your nose after surgery. If a stitch is bothering you and has not yet dissolved, check with your surgeon about having it trimmed or removed.
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November 19, 2010
Answer: Dissolvable stitches are often used inside the nose
The stitches used to close incisions inside the nose for septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgeries are usually dissolvable. These stitches are usually light brown or whitish in color and can take a few weeks to dissolve and fall out. Don't be alarmed if you notice them inside your nose after surgery. If a stitch is bothering you and has not yet dissolved, check with your surgeon about having it trimmed or removed.
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October 3, 2010
Answer: Septoplasty surgery and sutures
The clear sutures after septoplasty often are the absorbable type that will dissolve with time. Sometimes these absorbable sutures come out on their own before they dissolve. No worries.
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October 3, 2010
Answer: Septoplasty surgery and sutures
The clear sutures after septoplasty often are the absorbable type that will dissolve with time. Sometimes these absorbable sutures come out on their own before they dissolve. No worries.
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