I'm post breast reduction redo 2 weeks and love my results, however I have some sutures migrating out.
Answer: How common is suture migration? It is not unusual for dissolvable sutures to migrate from under the skin. If the wound is bleeding, re-opening or showing signs of infection, see your PS for advice. Otherwise, the sutures can easily be removed by your PS or one of his nurses.
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Answer: How common is suture migration? It is not unusual for dissolvable sutures to migrate from under the skin. If the wound is bleeding, re-opening or showing signs of infection, see your PS for advice. Otherwise, the sutures can easily be removed by your PS or one of his nurses.
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January 10, 2019
Answer: Suture spitting Unfortunately we all see this. Those buried sutures that are supposed to dissolve underneath your skin without an issue will sometimes poke up through the incision line. When they do that, they can cause further inflammation at the incision line and sometimes create a small wound around it. Its a good idea to have your surgeon clip those out for you so that your incision can continue to heal.
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January 10, 2019
Answer: Suture spitting Unfortunately we all see this. Those buried sutures that are supposed to dissolve underneath your skin without an issue will sometimes poke up through the incision line. When they do that, they can cause further inflammation at the incision line and sometimes create a small wound around it. Its a good idea to have your surgeon clip those out for you so that your incision can continue to heal.
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January 10, 2019
Answer: Spitting suture Dear Sandra59,spitting sutures is a common complication. In most cases, removal of the suture will promote healing. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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January 10, 2019
Answer: Spitting suture Dear Sandra59,spitting sutures is a common complication. In most cases, removal of the suture will promote healing. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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January 10, 2019
Answer: Absorbable sutures Absorbable sutures are often used and the process by which they absorb is basically an inflammatory response. It is not uncommon for some of the sutures to spit during this process. See your surgeon and they should be easily removed. Good luck, Jane
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January 10, 2019
Answer: Absorbable sutures Absorbable sutures are often used and the process by which they absorb is basically an inflammatory response. It is not uncommon for some of the sutures to spit during this process. See your surgeon and they should be easily removed. Good luck, Jane
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Answer: Sutures Exposed Thank you for sharing your question, what you’re describing is something that is not at all uncommon for many patients, regardless of the procedure they undergo.
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Answer: Sutures Exposed Thank you for sharing your question, what you’re describing is something that is not at all uncommon for many patients, regardless of the procedure they undergo.
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