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Dear Sue, Usually the sutures are removed at 2-3 weeks post op depending on the healing achieved; every patient recovers differently. So it is up to your surgeon to assess your progress and schedule your suture removal. Best of wishes to you. Dr. Sajjadian
No worries. Three weeks should not be too long too wait. The skin will not overgrow the sutures. The earliest that I like to take sutures out of the skin in the chest or torso area would be in the 2-3 week time range. You want to give the skin adequate time to get some strength to the repair, but not leave them so long that the skin develops unnecessary inflammation or leave permanent suture marks behind.
Thank you for your question and photo. Ultimately, your surgeon is responsible for your care so therefore you should address these types of questions / concerns to him/her directly. Best wishes.
While 3 weeks is generally not too long, each surgeon has different parameters for postoperative care. You should respect and follow your surgeon's recommendations.
Each plastic surgeon has his/her own technique of wound closer and postoperative care. You have to follow your surgeons instruction on wound care and the timing of suture removal.
Hi, It is normal to have brown pigmentation around your areolas during and after your pregnancy. As every patient is different, some could have the pigmentation lightens while others don't. Nonetheless, visiting a dermatologist could be a good idea as I am not able to confirm the...
Each surgeon has his or her own unique post operative recommendations in order to help you to achieve the best possible outcome from your surgery. If you do not adhere to the physical restrictions, you increase your risk of complications such as hematoma, wound healing complications or...
Hello! Thank you for your question! This procedure can be do e at any time of the year. Often, women would like to be ready for the summer. So, they choose to do this during the fall or winter. After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of...
Hello, Many surgeons will recommend that you replace both implants since you are at 7.5 years. Your old implant will require replacement sooner than the new one eventually. As for the type of the implants, it is a matter of personal preference after careful evaluation that the...
Thank you for your question. I think combining breast augmentation and shoulder arthroscopy would be unreasonably hard on you to recover and may spell a recipe for a stiff shoulder. I recommend having these surgeries done separately. To be sure, see two or more board-certified...
It sounds like you may have an infection. It's best to see your surgeon as soon as possible. Best of luck.
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