I went back to the Chelmsford clinic today to have my inside stitches removed, I was really worried about this as I had been told that they are more painful than the removal of the outside stitches. It wasn't as painful as I expected, although apparently the surgeon had put in more stitches that normal. The nurse said the increased swelling on one side of my nose was normal and that it will eventually go down. I'm not allowed to touch my nose for another four weeks, no make up on my nose, no glasses, no heaving lifting and continue to sleep upright. When I saw my nose with the final stitches removed I was so happy with the minimal scaring. All the dried blood and mucous from my nose has finally cleared and I am starting to breath normally again through my nose, such a relief as it was so uncomfortable. I can't believe that considering the procedure that has been done on my nose that I haven't experienced any pain throughout the whole process, only slight discomfort. My main concern at the moment is waiting for the swelling of my nostrils to go down as they appear to be uneven. I can't wait to watch how my nose changes over the next 12 months to get to the final result. As I work as a flight attendant I have been signed off work for 4 weeks due to the pressure of flying, so I still have another three weeks of recovery. My next post op appointment will be August 23rd.
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