Had Rhinoplasty 8 Days Ago, Picked my Nose, Pulled Some Stitches. Would This Affect Final Result?

August 27, 2012
Asked By:maddie mad

I was very careful with my nose but on the 8th day after op, the blood crusts were botthering me so i decided to pick them out gently, but accidently touched the stitched and now the area where i touched hurts. I am very worried.

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