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Is the area infected after stitches were removed? (Photo)

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chaotic_quixoticSep 8, 2017

I had an alar base revision on my left nostril 3 weeks ago. I had the stitches taken out 2 weeks ago. The area started swelling a bit and turn red yesterday. When I pressed it, I could feel it was a little bit inflamed. This morning, I noticed there was a small pus bubble. I popped it and excess bloody fluid came out. It doesn't hurt when I press it, but it is tender. It is still red and slightly swollen like in the picture. Is it possibly cause of a dissolvable stitch inside? Is it infected?

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