Had a tummy tuck on January the 8th had all stitches taken out apart from one as was stuck under the skin. I have managed to pull most of it out but on one side it feels like the stitch still has a knot at the end and won't pull out. What can I do? My surgeon is in a different country so can't go back to him. Thankyou
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