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A clear string came out of my nose when I picked it 1 week post op. What happened? I also feel a bump on the top right (Photo)

A clear string came out of my nose when I picked it 1 week post op what happened and what is it also I am 1 week post op from rhinoplasty and I feel a bump on the top top right of my nose what is it ? Did the bone get crooked again ?

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December 1st, 2016

Rhinoplasty

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This appears to be a dissolvable suture that was placed to close a mucosal incision inside your nose.  These usually dissolve on their own.  Any dorsal irregularities you notice now may resolve as swelling improves.  It is best to wait a few weeks.  

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John Michael Thomassen, MD


Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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December 1st, 2016

A clear string came out of my nose when I picked it 1 week post op. What happened? I also feel a bump on the top right

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Appears as a suture? But why have you NOT called your chosen operative surgeon FIRST!. Go see him/her TODAY.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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