Stitch abscess... is this common? 3 months post-op.

Hello!Deep sutures may become inflamed up to 3 months out from surgery. You also may have had some focal fluid retention. Antibiotics and topical care is typically all you need. You should be able to proceed with physical activities. Make sure you eat a healthy nutritious diet and hydrate well.Happy New Year!

They can occur and are due to the natural process of absorption of the deeper stitches. If there is an exposed part of the stich then the best way to treat it is to remove the stich. Your surgeon will be the best option for that. Thank you!