Rhinoplasty stitches red/inflamed after picking at blood clots (Photo)

July 15, 2016

I had really bit blood clots in my nostrils, and I know it was ridiculously silly of me to pick at them but I couldn't stop myself. It was done very lightly and I made sure my hands were sanitised though. I have dissolvable stitches in, and they've gone very red/inflamed today. It's only day 5 so it might just be paranoia but it's the worst they've looked so far. I'm really worried I might have infected the incision... Is it worth seeing my surgeon about this? Or do they look normal? Thanks in advance.

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