Skin in Nose Near Stitches on Septum Red and Raw 13 Days Post-op, Normal? (photo)

August 8, 2013
Asked By:needfixing

I had revision rhinoplasty (removed old deviated goretex implant w/ new one) 12 days ago via close rhinoplasty. The area near the sutures on the columnella/septum is still red and raw. It hurts when I clean it with sterilised water and q-tip. Is this an infection? Should I stop cleaning my nose with a q-tip? I was told to have the stitched removed 14 days post op. Would this help to calm the area down?

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August 12, 2013

Answer: Skin in Nose Near Stitches on Septum Red and Raw 13 Days Post-op, Normal?

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