Vicryl Sutures After Tummy Tuck - Allergic Reaction?

Absolutely! Suture reactions to vicryl is very common and manfests as small suture abscesses. Typically the vast majority of sutures are resorbed by 3 months.

Tummy tucks typically involve the use of a number of different sutures including those that dissolve and permanent ones.  Some surgeons have also started using dissolvable staples.  Any time a dissolvable suture is used just below the skin there is a chance some of the stitch might not dissolve completely and become exposed.  Most surgeons refer to this as "spitting."  This process almost never involves an allergic reaction.  The treatment is usually very straight forward and involves the removal of the suture in the office most times without the need for any anesthesia.  In frequently sutures can become infected and present as a pustule.  This is referred to as a stitch abscess.  The treatment is similar, but typically involves the use of antibiotic to treat any infection.