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5 Weeks out from Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy with Areola Incision?

My Permanent Stitch started to come out on one side so my ps removed it a week ago. Since then I keep getting pin sized holes along the incision. A creamy colored substance comes out of them if I push around it. So far 4 of them have appeared. Any idea what is going on?

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Suture Exposure

It sounds like the sutures have worked themselves to the surface with a localized reaction. These are usually removed by your surgeon and should heal without further incident. Good Luck.

Stitch Irritation after Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift

Some people respond by pushing the stitches out during the healing phase. The best treatment is to remove the stitches as they are exposed. There is usually uneventful healing.

Stitch Problems after Breast Surgery?

Based on your description, you are likely experiencing suture related problems that your plastic surgeon will be able to address for you. Most patients go on to heal without long-term sequela or detraction from the end results of the procedure. Best wishes.

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Suture Exposed?

Hi Chylee, Usually, once a suture becomes exposed, it will need to be removed in its entirety. Thus if the permanent suture is exposed, then you surgeon will most likely remove it completely. It sounds like this is the case, but if you are still having areas open up with drainage, then you may be rejecting all of the other 'under the skin' sutures. Follow up with your plastic surgeon to be assessed. Best Wishes, Pablo Prichard, MD

Permanent suture in breast and drainage

It may be that you have a low grade infection becuase of the permanent suture. It may need to be removed. Best to follow closely with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Suture problems after a breast lift.

Small pinpoint holes along an incision line typically mean sutures are spitting. Recommendation is to follow up with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Drainage from incision

You may be experiencing a suture abscess. Please schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Best wishes. Dr. Basu Houston, TX

Stitch abscesses

The closure area has been contaminated with bacteria, and many of the sutures are involved. Fortunately, these almost always resolve without problems once the sutures are removed. Do communicate problems such as this with your surgeon. Thanks and best wishes.

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