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A member 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?
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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 10/3/2016
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Agree : Agree with dr thomas a. Lamperti. I always use dissolvable sutures in the septum and inside the nose.
Answered 10/3/2016
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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 10/4/2016
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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 10/4/2016
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