How Can I Remove Dissolvable Stitches on my Own?

Dear butterfly101,


In most cases, if we see sutures inside the nose, then we cut them out and remove them

I cannot advise you to remove them on your own as I do not what kind of sutures were used (sometimes we place permanent sutures in)

If they bother you and cause a lot of pain or discomfort, and you are sure they are dissolvable, you can remove them yourself - and again, I can't guarantee that your results would be affected (an online disclaimer)

If you were my client and you lived away from my office, I would say it would be OK to remove them


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani

Hello. Usually dissolvable suture used on the septum tend to dissolve within the first month; if this has not happened yet, you could try for a few days to gently clean your nostrils and wet the suture knot with sterile saline, to help the suture to go.

Should this not be successful, I would advice to go and see your GP or your practice nurse and she will gently cut it. I would not recommend to do it yourself.

Best of luck

Andrea Marando