A female asked:
are dissolvable stitches used to suture a septoplasty? i dont want stitches ripped out of my nose after a septoplasty. will they use dissolvable stitches?
4 doctor answers
Dr. Thomas Lamperti answered
21 years experience Facial Plastic Surgery
I : I use dissolvable sutures to close the septoplasty incision line and to reappose the septal skin flaps. I think this is pretty standard among surgeons though you can check with yours to make sure.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered
56 years experience Plastic Surgery
Agree : Agree with dr thomas a. Lamperti.
I always use dissolvable sutures in the septum and inside the nose.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
Dr. Marcus Peterson answered
35 years experience Plastic Surgery
Dissolvable : Dissolvable sutures are used inside the nose because no one wants to remove them. You may have some splints or packing that has to be removed but this is not a painful experience.
Best wishes
dr. Peterson.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
Dr. Leonard Grossman answered
36 years experience Plastic Surgery
Usually : Usually the stitches are dissolvable in nose surgery, but even if they are not, they don't get ripped out, but removed in a way that causes least discomfort.
Good luck from nyc.
For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered
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Best to leave it: You will not likely alter the septum, but could provoke bleeding and irritation. Best to just gently blow your nose as needed.
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Dr. John Hoffmann answered
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Usually about a week: Dissolving sutures are usually gone in about 7-10 days. However, if the inside of the nose dries out then they can take longer to dissolve. You should ... Read More
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Dr. Thomas Lamperti answered
21 years experience Facial Plastic Surgery
In : In a standard septoplasty there is one set of dissolvable sutures used to close the incision. It's also common for a different type of dissolveable su ... Read More
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Dr. Maritza Baez answered
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See your specialist: Make sure you are doing everything your doctor told you to do. Make an appointment with the surgeon to discuss your symptoms and to get an exam. You ... Read More
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