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A member asked:

I had septoplasty surgery a week ago and the incision seems to be open. will the scar tissue fill it in or do i need to go back and stitch it back up. ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Open incision: Go back to the surgeon and discuss this. he has to check if it is infected or other issues, if it is indeed open.

Answered 11/18/2016

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Can't be re stitched: You cannot be re stitched however good idea to go back to doctor for exam

Answered 11/18/2016

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