Will removing rhinoplasty stitches hurt?

Question

I'll be taking off my cast soon. However, the only thing I'm really concern about right now is if removing the stitches around my nostril will hurt me?

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The removable sutures after a rhinoplasty can be sensitive when they are removed, but they should not hurt you!  Be sure to let your surgeon know about your concern, but I would not worry too much about this.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Hello
 In post surgery period  tissue is tender. gentle removal of stiches is without pain
no need to worry
 Dr Milan Doshi

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD, FACS · Answer

Removal of the stitches after surgery is fairly straightforward. By far the immediate postoperative period is the most painful part of the surgery; stitch removal is fairly painless. Removing the sutures takes only a few minutes and will be a distant memory in short order.

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

Depending on what type of suture and how gently they do it. The area is usually sensitive so you will feel any manipulation in the area. It shouldn't hurt if done gently. Best wishes

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi thanks for your query,definetely will not hurt hence do relax no worry,good luck on your recovery.

Inessa Fishman, MD · Answer

Most rhinoplasty surgeons use absorbable/ temporary sutures to close incisions inside the nose, and these resorb on their own and do not require removal.  Some surgeons will use permanent/ non-absorbable sutures when closing external rhinoplasty incisions, whether across the columella or to close nostril-reducing incisions.  If this is the case, the sutures do require removal, and removing them tends to feel like a pinch, some tugging, and pressure.  Most patients tolerate this without a problem.  Please clarify your concerns with your surgeon's office, as depending on your case, you may be worried unnecessarily.  Good luck in your healing!

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  You should check with your surgeon. In some cases the surgeon uses dissolvable stitches which do not need to be removed. Even if they need to be removed, it should not be painful, though there maybe some discomfort.All the best!

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Unless you had an open rhinoplasty the sutures all melt. Taking a few stitches out on the columella for an open rhinoplasty is trivial. Relax.Talmage Raine MD

Will removing rhinoplasty stitches hurt?

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