Will permanent sutures in my nose tip get infected?

This is a possibility, though infrequent.  I use longer lasting absorbable sutures.  Find a
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Hello,You've heard incorrect information about sutures in the nose.  These are the cornerstone of the most advanced surgical techniques in rhinoplasty.  They do not put a patient at risk for infection and are definitely not 'time bombs'. Best of luck!

Dear lukeyuIn general, most surgeons use prolene suture (occasional surgeon uses nylon) to secure positioned cartilages when the use permanent sutures. The infection rate of these sutures in the nose is extremely low and infection rare. Find the surgeon that you like  and trust and proceed comfortably.

Dear lukeyu,Occasionally we use permanent sutures in the nose if we need long lasting supportThe risk of infection is very low and often not an issueThe reason we use them is that their benefits outweigh their risksBest,Dr. Nima

Choosing to use permanent versus absorbable (self-dissolving) suture is about the balance between strength and long-term risk (infection). Permanent sutures are the strongest and most stable. However, since the body can't break it down over time, there is a long-term possibility of infection. Absorbable suture goes away with time, so it has a lower risk of infection. The downside of absorbable suture is that it may break down before the tissue has healed in position. The good thing is that all suture has been engineered to be very reliable. Each surgeon makes their own choice regarding which suture works best for their technique to produce their best results. Many surgeons use permanent suture with extremely low rates of infection. Infected suture may be removed without surgery, but it depends on the situation. Also, using absorbable suture does not guarantee that you'll be infection free. Thankfully the rates of infection are low across the board. Trust me, avoiding infections is a priority for your surgeon. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns before you go to the operating room. More importantly, keep in contact with your surgeon after surgery. If any issues arise, they'll be the best doctor to help you resolve it safely. 

It is tough to answer your question with a simple yes or no. Many times permanent sutures are used in the nose to give long term support. Since they are technically foreign material, there is always a risk that they become infected. It is a small risk and shouldn't outweigh their use if indicated. The most common area they are placed requiring removal is in the columella, to support the tip. Since that skin is thin, they can sometimes work themselves out partially over time. If this happens and it gets infected, they can usually be removed just with a little numbing medication in the office. Other suture types are always an option but you would need to speak with your surgeon about specificis. Best of luck