1 week post op of Rhinoplasty, there is a gap in the right nostril where the stitches were. Is this normal? (photos)

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

    The only thing you can do in this situation is to get an answer from your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

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

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

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.

This appears to  the normal small amount of scabbing we often see. The alar base/sill scars typically heal extremely well. You should not need anything else done.