This morning I blew my nose and my stitches came with a large clump of dried mucus. I did not force it and it easily came out. Should I be worried or is this normal? Only reason why I am concerned is because the stitches are meant to dissolve.
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Quit while you are ahead. It is not worth taking more risks with your nose. The thick skin is a tough issue and there is no easy solution to it. Every time you have a surgery done it will become riskier. RegardsDr. J
Thank you for your question. Most likely, you did not "ruin" your septoplasty but I recommend reaching out to your surgeon to discuss your post-operative concerns. In the meantime, it is very helpful for patients with allergies to treat them with oral anti-histamines...
Hello Donna,
If you are looking to improve the appearance of your nose then you are referring to a rhinoplasty. A septoplasty is a procedure to "straighten" the septum inside the nose. The septum is like a wall in a room that divides it into 2 sides. When the septum is deviated it can make one...
