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“5'0" and Wore a 36 Dd - Breast Reduction Stitches Left in 3 Months”

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Spent: $20,000 in Houston, TX

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Updated 2 Dec 2009

Posted 30 Nov 2009

I had a breast reduction because I am 5'0" and wore a 36 dd bra and was experiencing back pain.

My surgery was fine until every visit became a wheres waldo except with stitches. 3 months later and I still have stitches. I am happy with the results just not happy with my surgeon and some of his practices.

I recently had a breast reduction in August of 2009. I have been going to my doctor about every 2 weeks since September for a checkup. Every time I go though, he finds stitches he forgot to take out. I was showering the other day and I felt 2 more stitches. Since my surgery I have had 2 infections in my breast from cellulitis. Is it normal for surgeons to leave stitches in and not keep track of how many they put in?

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He did not have very good bedside manner. He burped in my face, did not seem too concerned when I had my infections.

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Samir Shureih, MD 27 Dec 2009
If he put sutures that need to be removed he should have taken them all out within a week. some times the deep sutures spit out and need to be picked on. that is what could be hapening with you. Ask him what is exactly going on?
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Melissa B 9 Feb 2010
I was "spitting" stitches for almost 6 months post reduction. It is unfortunatly normal. They will not harm you, mine were in the areola area. They are now gone and I am post op 1 year and very happy! My surgeon was awesome and I continue to use him for facial injections (botox)
Ariana Veri 15 Feb 2012
=\ this worrys me... He's the only surgeon in Houston. that offerings silicone butt implants... They have a highrisk for infections.. I would be scard to let him do them... after reading this.

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