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Accidentally pulled stitches out. Should I be worried?

April 30, 2016
Asked By:sairahussaib in Surrey, BC

Hi, I am just really paranoid because I am only 3 days out of surgery and I thought it was a hair sticking out of my nose so I pulled it and then realized it was the stitches. Should I be worried? Will this ruin my nose job and effect the outcome?

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Answer: Pulled out stitch by accident

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Answer: Pulled out stitch by accident

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Answer: Nose surgery I guess?

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Answer: Nose surgery I guess?

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