Mommy Makeover: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs It Okay to Wait 3 Weeks Before Stitches Are Removed after Mommy Makeover?
I had a mommy makeover 2 weeks ago. I was supposed to get my stitches out (FTT/BA/BL) today, but due to taking too long and waiting 1.5 hours, I had to leave and reschedule the soonest 5 days from today. Should I be concerned? My PS doesn't seem concerned, but I've read some of the docs mention railroad track scarring.
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Booka
in FL
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Many variables
Hello,
I have very few sutures to remove as I put in mostly dissolving type sutures. There are too many variables in how different surgeons operate to be able to say whether or not a few days period will make a difference in your case. Your surgeon's word is the best thing you will have.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Mommy Makeover and suture removal
After a Mommy Makeover sutures may or may not need to be removed depending on the type of suture your surgeon used and how the incision was closed. If the suture was run under the surface of the skin (intradermal) and you can't see it, it would be alright to leave it in for three weeks. If the suture is seen on the surface of the skin - like a baseball stitch - it may leave a more prominent scar (railroad track) if left in longer. Check back with your surgeon.
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Suture removal
Most if not all of the sutures with this surgery are placed subcuticularly. There are no skin stitches so railroading is not an issue
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When To Remove Skin Sutures Post-Op
I believe that removable permanent sutures and dissolvable sutures that don't need to be removed each have their place. Each surgeon's technique is different, but scarring is scarring and I would recommend you try to get in as early as possible to get your sutures out.
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Honolulu Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover
The usual time of removal is 2-3 weeks, depending on how you heal. They may be more difficult to remove if left in too long.
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Suture Removal after Mommy Makeover
Thank you for the question.
Each surgeon is different with the type of sutures used during surgery...... I use mostly dissolvable sutures that do not need to be removed after surgery.
Your surgeon has your best interest in mind so follow the direction of your surgeon in regards to suture removal.
Best Wishes!
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Best to do mommy makeover with dissolvable stitches.
Hi.
A few days probably don't matter. But we only use absorbable stitches that never have to be removed. They never leave marks, they make the wound stronger for a long time, and they prevent scars from getting wide.
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Is It Okay to Wait 3 Weeks Before Stitches Are Removed after Mommy Makeover?
As Plastic surgeons we are ultimately known for the quality and subtlety of the scars we leave behind. While surgical technique is important none of our patients really understand the advantages of one technique over another as the way Plastic surgeons do. They DO understand a hidden inconspicuous scar as opposed to a thick, cross hatched ("rail road") scar. For this reason, Plastic surgeons spend a LOT more time on their skin closures than any other surgical profession. Because...
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Suture removal and timing.
There are two considerations for suture removal. The first is whether the incision has healed with enough strength that the sutures are no longer necessary. The second is to remove them prior to the sutures leaving scars from where they enter the skin. This second issue is sometimes called "railroad tracks." The time for these to develop is variable. Some patients will develop these small scars after 7-10 days, others may never develop them despite 3-4 weeks of suture retainment....
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When to Remove Stiches
Sutures should be removed at seven days to help reduce permanent lines, known as rail road tracks. Removal, ultimately depends on when the wound is ready, and it's location.
The longer you wait to remove the stitches, the harder they will be to get out, as the skin tends to grow over them.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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