What happens if a stitch is left in my nose after rhinoplasty?

February 11, 2017
Asked By:amarix in Hemet, CA

I was cleaning my nose and thought it was a price of dried blood because I had just had the cast removed and I tried to pull it but it hurt very bad and found out it was a stitch I can't take it out cause it hurts what should I do?

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February 13, 2017

Answer: Stitch

George Bitar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 13, 2017

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February 12, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2017

Answer: Stitch after rhinoplasty

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2017

Answer: Stitch after rhinoplasty

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Nose Stitches after Rhinoplasty

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