I’m getting a breast lift before the end of the year and I’m worried about suture spitting. I had a mole removed on my shoulder some years ago and I ended up with a big angry scar because of spitting. I explained this to my surgeon during the consult and she didn’t seem too concerned about it. She said she could give me injections to stop the spitting if it happens. My question is, how common is spitting and how will it affect my breast lift?
September 4, 2018
Answer: Spitting sutures Thank you for your question. Spitting sutures can happen but usually they do not cause any subsequent scarring issues. Unless you have a severe reaction to the sutures, where your body actually tries to get rid of the suture and your entire incision opens up, there shouldn't be an issue with scarring. Make sure you communicate this concern to your surgeon as certain sutures are less reactive than others.
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September 4, 2018
Answer: Spitting sutures Thank you for your question. Spitting sutures can happen but usually they do not cause any subsequent scarring issues. Unless you have a severe reaction to the sutures, where your body actually tries to get rid of the suture and your entire incision opens up, there shouldn't be an issue with scarring. Make sure you communicate this concern to your surgeon as certain sutures are less reactive than others.
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Suture spitting We certainly see this from time to time. We do things technically to try to prevent this. Typically, at it's worst, it can leave a wider spot on the scar after healing. If this is bothersome, it can be revised (usually under local anesthesia) after an appropriate amount of time has passed.
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Suture spitting We certainly see this from time to time. We do things technically to try to prevent this. Typically, at it's worst, it can leave a wider spot on the scar after healing. If this is bothersome, it can be revised (usually under local anesthesia) after an appropriate amount of time has passed.
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