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6 Weeks Post-op Stitches Still Not Dissolved?

I had closed rhinoplasty preformed 6 weeks ago and I noticed that in one nostril, there is a stitch that is poking out of my skin that has not yet dissolved... Is this normal? Also, the inside of this nostril is itchy and a little red (might also be due to always wiping it with Kleenex or q-tips). Should I be concerned?

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6 Weeks Post-op Stitches Still Not Dissolved?

July 30th, 2013
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Dear Amy,

Thank you for your post.  Most likely this is not concerning.  At 6 weeks, best to remove the suture, but not urgent.  Follow up with your plastic surgeon for removal.  Also, stop wiping your nose so much!

Best Wishes,

Pablo Prichard, MD

Pablo Prichard, MD
July 30th, 2013

6 Weeks Post-op Stitches Still Not Dissolved?

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Dear Amy,

Thank you for your post.  Most likely this is not concerning.  At 6 weeks, best to remove the suture, but not urgent.  Follow up with your plastic surgeon for removal.  Also, stop wiping your nose so much!

Best Wishes,

Pablo Prichard, MD

Pablo Prichard, MD

Internal sutures of the nose after a rhinoplasty

July 8th, 2013
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I would not be overly concerned about undissolved sutures in the nose.  Have your surgeon look up into your nose and see if they can be removed.  

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
July 8th, 2013

Internal sutures of the nose after a rhinoplasty

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I would not be overly concerned about undissolved sutures in the nose.  Have your surgeon look up into your nose and see if they can be removed.  

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
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