Hello, i had tip rhinoplasty ( closed rhino ) with a little alar base reduction for nostrils, im a week post op and i had my cast and stitches removed yesterday, i want to ask about the remnants of alar base reduction stitches? I feel there is a gap in the right nostril where the stitches were, will it heal properly or i will need a new stitch to gather the two sides? Thank you
Answer: Gap in nostril after alar base narrowing sutures removed Hello Naad991,Thanks for your question.Actually that amount of gapping is not normal. Especially when compared to your left side which looks fine. I would go see your surgeon and see if the placement of an absorbable suture might improve the long term cosmetic outcome. I've seen this happen before and each time I had to go back at one year postop to revise the slightly gapped scar as it seemed more noticeable.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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Answer: Gap in nostril after alar base narrowing sutures removed Hello Naad991,Thanks for your question.Actually that amount of gapping is not normal. Especially when compared to your left side which looks fine. I would go see your surgeon and see if the placement of an absorbable suture might improve the long term cosmetic outcome. I've seen this happen before and each time I had to go back at one year postop to revise the slightly gapped scar as it seemed more noticeable.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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Answer: Alar base wound closure. Due to a variety of factors including, high wound tension, inadequate closure strength or poor edge alignment, a gap or step deformity may occur along the alar base reshaping site. An open wound can be managed early in the postop period (1-2 wks) Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.
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Answer: Alar base wound closure. Due to a variety of factors including, high wound tension, inadequate closure strength or poor edge alignment, a gap or step deformity may occur along the alar base reshaping site. An open wound can be managed early in the postop period (1-2 wks) Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.
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June 29, 2014
Answer: 1 week post op of Rhinoplasty, there is a gap in the right nostril where the stitches were. Is this normal? The only thing you can do in this situation is to get an answer from your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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June 29, 2014
Answer: 1 week post op of Rhinoplasty, there is a gap in the right nostril where the stitches were. Is this normal? The only thing you can do in this situation is to get an answer from your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Gap in nostrils where stitches were after a rhinoplasty Dear Naad991,You are very smart to bring this upYou see your surgeon who can freshen the edges and sew them back togetherThis will help avoid a wider scar in the futureBest,Nima Shemirani
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Gap in nostrils where stitches were after a rhinoplasty Dear Naad991,You are very smart to bring this upYou see your surgeon who can freshen the edges and sew them back togetherThis will help avoid a wider scar in the futureBest,Nima Shemirani
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Based on your photo, you should alert your surgeon about your nostril incision 1 week following rhinoplasty surgery. If the edge of your nostril-narrowing incision opened after suture removal, your surgeon may wish to examine you and replace the suture, if necessary.Hope this helps you.Dr. Joseph
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Based on your photo, you should alert your surgeon about your nostril incision 1 week following rhinoplasty surgery. If the edge of your nostril-narrowing incision opened after suture removal, your surgeon may wish to examine you and replace the suture, if necessary.Hope this helps you.Dr. Joseph
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