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I had surgery last thursday to correct my deviated septum. the doctor put stitches in each nostril as well as splinters. will it hurt to remove them?
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DO NOT TOUCH: DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING they are there for a reason, do not mess with a plastic surgeon job, that will affect the result. leave it alone, and check with your doctor office
Answered 11/12/2015
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