My incision line (areola) is really hard. It feels like there are sutures underneath, is this normal? When will it go away?

June 24, 2014
Asked By:Yogurt80 in Walnut Creek, CA

My incision line (areola) is really hard. It feels like there are sutures underneath that are not dissolving. 5 weeks post op. Split a stitch (looks cotton) also.

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