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I had a nose job 2 weeks ago and i accidentally pulled a stitch out of my nose is that going to effect the healing process?

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Your surgeon: The best one to answer this question is your surgeon (the one who did your surgery)

Answered 5/7/2016

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Probably not: Most stitches are absorbable and by two weeks substantial healing has occurred but were are many different techniques used and i would definitely discuss with your surgeon, .

Answered 11/12/2020

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No: The stitches on the inside of your nose are usually absorbable and intended to fall out at around 2-3 weeks.

Answered 9/28/2016

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No: Typically dissolving sutures ate used inside the nose and will only pull out after they have already done their job. You should be fine.

Answered 4/3/2016

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Probably not. : Although its difficult to tell what kind of stick you pulled out, more than likely it was a stick from the nasal lining. These won't effect the long term outcome of your surgery and probably were no longer doing anything anymore anyway.

Answered 4/20/2013

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Rhinoplasty: there is nothing you can do about it now. You have to wait for everything to heal.

Answered 10/17/2014

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