Removing prolene permanent stitch 6 years post tummy tuck? (photos)

February 10, 2015
Asked By:Nomore23 in Arizona, AZ

8 weeks ago I woke up with a mass that was bigger and bruised at first but has shrunk to the size of a small pea. It is no longer shrinking, bruise has resolved but i still have a small mass. Underneath the mass is a permanent prolene stitch from tt 6 years ago. General surgeon says its just a callus and stitch needs to come out. I dont understand how a callus would be big, bruised and then shrink but not disappear. Local ps office says to deal with my original doc who is out of state. Help!

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