Could I be allergic to dissolvable stitches after having a breast lift with breast implants?

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Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is extremely rare for someone to have an allergy to the suture material.  Usually, if there is an issue, it is because of a suture "spitting", where the body pushes it up to the surface to try to get rid of it.  This is not an allergy.  If you have concerns, make sure to follow up with your plastic surgeon.  They will be able to examine you and help guide you through the post-operative recovery process.
Best of luck.

Lee E. Corbett, MD · Answer

An allergy to suture material is rare but not unheard of. If you are having some irregularities along your suture line you should check with your surgeon. If could be the suture or a topical or adhesive. In other words it could be one of several things. See your surgeon.

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