Are These Areas of Spit Sutures? (photo)

   Some sutures will spit in certain individuals after any surgery.  Without any signs of infection, these sutures can be trimmed or removed for comfort. 

Your assessment appears to be spot on. But better to have a PS see the areas in person to determine the exact diagnosis. 

Thank you for the question and pictures.

Yes, it is most likely that you are dealing with superficial suture related discharge. These issues usually resolve spontaneously and/or with the help of your plastic surgeon (trimming the involved sutures).

 Best wishes; hopefully you'll be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.

Hello,

Thank you for the question and photos.  Yes, it is most likely that the areas that you have presented in the photos are related to suture material.  At 5 weeks after surgery, small openings at the incision line is almost certainly related the suture material.  

All the best,

Dr Remus Repta

It certainly sounds like form your description that it was spitting sutures. Your pictures suggest this, if you have repeated drainage it is wise to see your surgeon.

The areas that you have mentioned are healing and you have noticed the sutures that "spit". You are doing well and continue to follow up with your surgeon

The timing, the appearance and the story all fit the diagnosis of spitting sutures. The ones that stopped draining probably no longer have suture material. The area around the areola may be one also. The sutures will all dissolve, so this won't last too long.

Best wishes. 

Thank you  for your question.

The photos do appear to show "Spitting Sutures" in your suture lines. This is common and these are "absorbable sutures."

I recommend that you see your doctor and have the Spitting Sutures removed. The redness around these areas is intense and not removing the sutures could lead to infection.