Is it normal to have this white pus on my stitches? (Photo)

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Im 3 weeka post op. My bandage coming off so i change. It. I notice this white pus. Only on left side. Right was great.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

You probably would benefit from having the sutures removed and the wounds cleaned up.  Contact your surgeon to address this issue.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

i cannot really tell from that picture, but a good idea to be seen by your surgeon this week.  if you have fever, shakes, chills or other signs of illness go with a little more speed

Kirk Moore, MD · Answer

Incisions look ok. The little bit of drainage (pus, as you call it), looks NOYT like pus, but normal healing. I would expect that you have a visit with your surgeon soon, so you could ask him/her. I would wash the incisions gently with some mild soap and waster, dry and place some topical antibiotic on it, but I would ASK your surgeon first.

Khashayar Mohebali, MD, FACS · Answer

While it doesn't look infected based on your picture, pus is never normal. You should have it checked out by your surgeon to make sure no issues.

Christine Sullivan, MD (retired) · Answer

Please contact your board certified plastic surgeon so that all of your post operative questions may be answered. Best wishes!

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