Little bump where sutures were open rhinoplasty. Will this stay like this?? (photo)

Question

2 days ago i had my sutures removed from open rhinoplasty. Today the crusts came off and i seem to have a little bump were the stitches used to be (see photo)  Can i do something about it? It looks weird!

Melissa Doft, MD · Answer

Likely this bump is just from swelling or a little fluid collection.  It should smooth out over the next few weeks.  If it does not improve, your surgeon can revise the scar in the office under local.

Kristina Tansavatdi, MD · Answer

Given the fact that you are less than 2 weeks out from surgery, these bumps should smooth out more with time. However, if they do persist the scar can be revised.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You have a suture granuloma on your columella; this should be removed to expedite your over all recovery as it will not likely resole on its own.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

This may resolve but only time will tell. You should be patient because you're only about 10 days post-op. If this does not resolve it can be corrected with a minor scar revision.

Little bump where sutures were open rhinoplasty. Will this stay like this?? (photo)

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