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What is the White Pimple on Tummy Tuck Incision?
Hi, I am currently 8 weeks post op from a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. I have been healing wonderfully. Yesterday a small pimple like bump that was white in color formed on my scar. After about a day it just popped on its own and a small amount of white puss I guess came out. It looks superficial. I didn't see a stitch or anything with it to make me think it was a popping stitch. It looks ok now just a little red. What was this and should I be concerned or go see my doctor?
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lizinohio
in Loveland, OH
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Stitch abcess
Your body just spit out a dissolvable suture most likely. This is common and no problem. Check with your doctor to be sure.
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Pimple in incision line
This is likely a stitch abscess from a suture that is working to the surface. It sometimes requires removal to clear up the problem. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Stitch Abscess after Tummy Tuck?
Congratulations on your recent tummy tuck surgery. You have described a stitch abscess, that is usually self resolving. Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes.
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