Can it be stitch back to normal? I accidentally pull a stitch off now it's open. Close Rhinoplasty.

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I believe I accidentally pulled a stitch while healing from my close rhinoplasty in march. Now it have a little opening that haven't been able to close since it expose the implant of the nose. It has been a few months, Can this be fix? I think this is one of the reason why my nose haven't been healing properly. It been 8 months post op. And it was done over sea so I can't meet the surgeon there. What to do now? And how much would it cost to just close it again?

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD · Answer

This is a complicated question that requires a visit with your physician.However, you might be reassured that the lining sutures in all cases used to close the skin would have been dissolving sutures.I suspect you have not disrupted anything.Call your surgeon and you'll be reassured.Dr. Hobgood.

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

It sounds like the implant may be exposed and this should be addressed. I would recommend visiting with a local surgeon for an in person examination. It is likely more complicated than just 'closing' the hole.Best of luck

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for your question and I would see an expert in the area as an exposed implant may be require more complicated closure then you realizeDr Corbin

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