5 days post op rhinoplasty, I think my stitches are infected? (photo)

October 23, 2017
Asked By:Cassandraarmin in Philippines, PH

Im on my 5th day since my surgery, my nose stitches started to build up scabs with yellow puss it getting bigger,i clean them twicw a day I dont know what I did wrong, and im having panic attacks every night :(

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March 28, 2018

Answer: Stitches Not Likely Infected

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John Layke, DO, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 28, 2018

Answer: Stitches Not Likely Infected

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October 27, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery

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October 27, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery

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October 25, 2017

Answer: Sutures infected?

Christopher Saunders, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 25, 2017

Answer: Sutures infected?

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Answer: Possible Infection after Rhinoplasty

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