The nurse practitioner removed a few stitches 2 weeks ago. She did leave a small opening on my right breast after she removed the stitches but it healed after about a week. But now that same area has opened up & is discharging which looks like pus. After inspecting the area I found another stitch wanting to come out. I was able to cut the stitch & disinfected the area. Will this cause any issues with scarring & will it heal ok?
February 28, 2019
Answer: Wound healing after breast lift with implants After a breast lift with implants, wound healing issues can happen and sutures can work themselves out of the incisions. Many times these will heal with diligent wound care and compliance with your doctors recommendations. As always, it is best to follow up with your surgeon when any post operative wound healing issues arise to get the best advice on how to manage the situation.
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February 28, 2019
Answer: Wound healing after breast lift with implants After a breast lift with implants, wound healing issues can happen and sutures can work themselves out of the incisions. Many times these will heal with diligent wound care and compliance with your doctors recommendations. As always, it is best to follow up with your surgeon when any post operative wound healing issues arise to get the best advice on how to manage the situation.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Spitting sutures after breast augmentation and lift Hi and welcome to our forum! Suture spitting is very common when deep sutures are utilized. Most deep sutures are of the dissolvable type. However, on occasion, an individual may be hypersensitive to the material utilized or the suture may be placed too close to the skin surface. The body tends to extrude foreign materials unless biologically inert. Older dissolvables were composed of animal tissue and were destroyed over time by the body's inflammatory reaction. Spitting sutures were more common back then. Newer dissolvables are synthetic and dissolve naturally without inflammation. Spitting still occurs but to a lesser extent. Treatment consists of removal of the offending suture followed by a short period of wound care. It is an annoyance and an inconvenience for the patient but fortunately is usually short lived. If this phenomenon occurs in multiple places along the entire suture line, it may be wise to take note of the type of suture utilized so it can be avoided in future surgeries. Ultimate healing should not be affected to any significant degree. Continue followup with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes...
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Spitting sutures after breast augmentation and lift Hi and welcome to our forum! Suture spitting is very common when deep sutures are utilized. Most deep sutures are of the dissolvable type. However, on occasion, an individual may be hypersensitive to the material utilized or the suture may be placed too close to the skin surface. The body tends to extrude foreign materials unless biologically inert. Older dissolvables were composed of animal tissue and were destroyed over time by the body's inflammatory reaction. Spitting sutures were more common back then. Newer dissolvables are synthetic and dissolve naturally without inflammation. Spitting still occurs but to a lesser extent. Treatment consists of removal of the offending suture followed by a short period of wound care. It is an annoyance and an inconvenience for the patient but fortunately is usually short lived. If this phenomenon occurs in multiple places along the entire suture line, it may be wise to take note of the type of suture utilized so it can be avoided in future surgeries. Ultimate healing should not be affected to any significant degree. Continue followup with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes...
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