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How Long Should Surgical Glue from Rhinoplasty Last?

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dolphin15Mar 16, 2009

My son had a tip rhinoplasty last March 13 and today the surgical glue fell off of his lip incision. It has only been 3 days! Is that normal?

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Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Red, Nostril narrowing alone should not involve much swelling of your nose at all.  It involves excision of skin and soft tissue.  Once the sutures are removed in 5-7 days, the small amount of swelling should have resolved. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

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Toby Mayer, MD

You don't say how long ago your surgery took place. The tip of the nose always stays wide and hard for 6-12 months. If after that time the tip is still the same, ask your surgeon what are your options then. You may want a second opinion at that time.

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I personally don't like foreign material in the nose. It sounds like the implant is causing too much pressure and bulk in the tip of your nose. If this is true, it could eventually erode thru the skin of the tip of the nose. I have seen many patients like this. My preference is for your own...

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David Shafer, MD, FACS

It sounds like you have been through a lot. While you may have a very good surgeon, it sounds like you have had several setbacks and unfortunate outcomes. You may want to consider a second opinion. Every time you operate on the nose, you are causing more scar tissue and destroying tissues...

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Many patients come from all over the work to seek many different types of medical care in the United States.  Because the US is home to some of the best rhinoplasty surgeons in the world, there are a large number of international patients who choose to have surgery all across America...

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