Small White string on my left nostril sticking out, what could it be? 1 week post-op (Photo)

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Hi I just had my op last week!! Yesterdey the nurse took my cast off. My nose is still blocked but i saw a whitish string sticking out my left nostril. I havnot yet touched but wondering what it could be. Looks like a thread, feels like material thread. Thnks

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

It is most likely a string of gauze from the packing that just got stuck there, it could possibly be a stitch, but the best thing to do is go see your surgeon and have them clean and check it out. Best of luck.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and the photos.  There appears to be quite a bit of material blocking your nasal passages including dried blood.  This dried blood should be cleaned out with saline nasal spray.  I also see the "white string" type of material you have mentioned.  This may be nasal packing.  Your plastic surgeon would know best.  I would contact the plastic surgeons office to verify that the packing, if any, should be removed at this time.  Nasal packing is often removed at the first visit.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

Jawed Tahery, FRCS · Answer

Very likely to be dissolvable suture material!i would leave it for a couple of weeks than see your doctor/nurse if still any concerns!bwjTaheryENTFacial Pkadtic Surgeon Chester,UK

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

You should just go back to your doctor's office and have the nasal area cleaned.  You can ask them, at that time, what the string is.  Most likely some type of gauze if they used a nasal pack.  You may be much better able to breath once the area is cleaned a bit more.

Patrick Briggs, FRCS, FRCSI (Plast Surg) (retired) · Answer

this is most likely something from your nasal packs. You should re-visit your plastic surgeon so that this and some of the clots can be removed to make your breathing more comfortable.

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Small White string on my left nostril sticking out, what could it be? 1 week post-op (Photo)

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Answer: Small White string on my left nostril sticking out, what could it be?

Answer: Small White string on my left nostril sticking out, what could it be?

Answer: Small white..........

Answer: Small white..........

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