Chain saw follow up

Charlie had a follow-up visit today.  Dr. Clarkson, took out the stitches and I asked him, how many because several people had asked me. He said he didn't know he hadn't counted, but it was in the dozens, later he said at least 40.   He said there are more important things, like the saw not breaking the sinus membrane or worse.  He compared it to an egg, when you break the shell with a spoon, there is a crack and may a piece missing but the membrane is still intact.  If it had broken there is a much greater risk of infection.  

Charlie said he thought that when the saw kicked back his hand hit the "brake" like it was supposed to and stopped the chain.  The Dr said that was probably right, some of the surgical staff was wondering why it didn't go have way through his brain.  He also thought that the chain was still moving some although at a much slower speed,  that is what caused the lacerations on his cheek. (All that stuff I was thinking on the way up to the hospital wasn't so far fetched after all)

After taking out the stitches the Dr. put on some adhesive steri-strips until it is fully healed. To remind it to stay together.  Then he said it can be terribly embarrassing to go out for the evening and have your face fall apart.

He still can't blow his nose for 6 weeks just in case there is a tear in the sinus membrane.  Blowing his nose could force air under this skin on his forehead.  He has to go back in a month just to make sure