had a TT about 10 months ago & noticed a black stitch that is left in my belly button area. When I try to grab it with tweezers it pulls but is logged even with heavy force. This makes me think that the knot is inside the belly button and perhaps skin grew over the other end of the stitch. Not able to return to my Doctor & can't find another surgeon to go behind the others work. It doesn't hurt or bother me, it's just knowing that it's there is worrisome. Will I be OK, if it's not removed?
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December 11, 2020
Answer: Suture remaining at belly button after abdominoplasty
Do not proceed with your surgery as you are at marked increased risks of complications from both recent use of cocaine and ongoing nicotine use. You need to have medical clearance at a minimum from the anesthesiologist who needs to know of this history, and need to be off both cocaine and...
After an abdominoplasty, it is normal to feel tight, but it is abnormal to have difficulty breathing. If the repair of the diastasis is too tight in the beginning, it may resolve on its own over time as swelling decreases. If the abdomen is still too tight after 6 weeks and if there is no...
While it does look like a small seroma, you should go see a plastic surgeon close to you and have them stick a needle in it and drain it. They may charge you, but certainly not what it would cost to go back to your original plastic surgeon that's far away. Then please wear a...