Is it unusual to continue to have spit in stitches? Is there anything that I should be concerned with? Is there a time frame in which the spitting stitches should stop? Last but not least, I want to thank everyone for answering my questions. It has been nice to be able to get other input.
Answer: 7 1/2 Weeks Post-Op Stitches It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 7 1/2 Weeks Post-Op Stitches It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 7 1/2 Weeks post op, spitting stitches? Hello dear, thanksor your post and provided information as well! every patient is different and also each body, there is no a exact period after surgery that your stitches has to be spit, they can take a prolonged time to be out. If you have any concerns and you are scared about this situacion please contact your surgeon, he will give you the correcto answer. Good luck :)
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 7 1/2 Weeks post op, spitting stitches? Hello dear, thanksor your post and provided information as well! every patient is different and also each body, there is no a exact period after surgery that your stitches has to be spit, they can take a prolonged time to be out. If you have any concerns and you are scared about this situacion please contact your surgeon, he will give you the correcto answer. Good luck :)
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October 13, 2016
Answer: 7 1/2 Weeks post op, spitting stitches? (Photos) Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your continued suture spitting issues. Though the sutures used are absorbable they can take a prolonged amount of time to fully dissolve which may cause some of them to be extruded by the skin, much like a splinter in the finger. Hopefully you will not experience any further episodes but see your surgeon so that they can trim away the exposed stitch. Hope this helps.
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Answer: 7 1/2 Weeks post op, spitting stitches? (Photos) Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your continued suture spitting issues. Though the sutures used are absorbable they can take a prolonged amount of time to fully dissolve which may cause some of them to be extruded by the skin, much like a splinter in the finger. Hopefully you will not experience any further episodes but see your surgeon so that they can trim away the exposed stitch. Hope this helps.
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March 10, 2021
Answer: Suture abscesses #MM tummy tucks and breastlifts are body contouring procedures, in which the repair is conducted, "under tension". For this reason, most PS utilize multiple layers of absorbable (dissolving) sutures, in order to prevent scar dehiscence or widening. Regrettably patients don't come with a "user's manual" on which sutures are most appropriate, so the choice of sutures is empirically determined (i.e. surgeon's custom and practice). Each suture has different characteristics, which can produce fine lined, flat scars, however not infrequently may poke through the surface of the scar ("spit"), creating some discomfort, redness, blood and pus = "suture abscess". This doesn't mean you are "allergic" to the suture, merely that healing has occured to a sufficient extent that your body has "pushed" it out. Be patient, notify your PS and realize that most sutures absorb within 6-9 months.
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March 10, 2021
Answer: Suture abscesses #MM tummy tucks and breastlifts are body contouring procedures, in which the repair is conducted, "under tension". For this reason, most PS utilize multiple layers of absorbable (dissolving) sutures, in order to prevent scar dehiscence or widening. Regrettably patients don't come with a "user's manual" on which sutures are most appropriate, so the choice of sutures is empirically determined (i.e. surgeon's custom and practice). Each suture has different characteristics, which can produce fine lined, flat scars, however not infrequently may poke through the surface of the scar ("spit"), creating some discomfort, redness, blood and pus = "suture abscess". This doesn't mean you are "allergic" to the suture, merely that healing has occured to a sufficient extent that your body has "pushed" it out. Be patient, notify your PS and realize that most sutures absorb within 6-9 months.
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December 17, 2021
Answer: Suture extrusion (spitting sutures) Great question. Suture extrusion can occur for a number of different reasons. Often the main reason is related to the size of the suture, the density of the suture, and how close to the skin it is placed. Dissolvable sutures dissolve obviously so eventually the issue should correct itself. I would find our from your plastic surgeon if the suture used is dissolvable or permanent. From then, either conservative care or suture removal can be decided on if the suture used is permanent.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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December 17, 2021
Answer: Suture extrusion (spitting sutures) Great question. Suture extrusion can occur for a number of different reasons. Often the main reason is related to the size of the suture, the density of the suture, and how close to the skin it is placed. Dissolvable sutures dissolve obviously so eventually the issue should correct itself. I would find our from your plastic surgeon if the suture used is dissolvable or permanent. From then, either conservative care or suture removal can be decided on if the suture used is permanent.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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