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6 Weeks Post-op Stitches Still Not Dissolved?

Amy9117Jul 7, 2013
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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Dr. Pablo Prichard, MD
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