Tweezers to take out dried mucus/also stitches unintentionally? Scrunching my nose a lot?

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1 month post op. Surgery done in Korea. My nose was flat before, got bigger bc of the cosmetic surgery. so a few weeks ago i put in tweezers and took out a deep booger that was attached to some string. also did it today. both times left nostril. before i took it out today my left nostril was causing me discomfort. also scrunching my nose A LOT is it possible my septum wall shifted/collapsed? there are bumps inside the left, not my right. infection? can't ask surgeon in korea bc i'm in the u.s.

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Dear Augisiai,Thanks for your question.Absorbable sutures are used inside the nose.  It is likely that one of these sutures, attached to dried mucus and blood fell out.  This is supposed to happen and will not affect your result in any way.  It should not mean that your septum has collapsed or shifted.  It is also not a sign of infection.  Ideally you would be checked by someone in Honolulu as we are limited in the advice and care we can give you on this forum.Aloha,Shim Ching, MD

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

Frequently dissolvable sutures are placed inside the nose during rhinoplasty surgery.  Occasionally a piece of suture will be expelled out of the nostril or be found attached to dry mucous.  You should not have anything to worry about.  If you are concerned, however, you should visit with one of your local rhinoplasty surgeons for an evaluation.

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