Non absorbable suture line left in and causing irritation. Does it need to be removed? (Photo)

June 28, 2017
Asked By:kavyklan in Australia, AU

After a direct brow lift on day ten my surgeon could not remove the right side suture line x it was a nonabsorbable blue suture material x he said it would not cause any inflammation. I have developed a suture abscess and can see the blue close to the inflamed area x should this be removed under local to stop future inflammations ??

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July 4, 2017

Answer: Removal of inflamed suture

July 4, 2017

Answer: Removal of inflamed suture

June 30, 2017

Answer: Infected suture

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June 30, 2017

Answer: Infected suture

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