Sutures poking out 3 months after TT.

Absorbable sutures all dissolve over time...usually around 3 months, but they may stay for longer in certain individuals.  When they emerge at the surface...spitting, they are easily treated by cutting them out (using a tweezer and small scissors).  You may apply bacitracin to keep them moistened as they do not dissolve when kept dry.  Contact your Plastic Surgeon so they may assist you.Best of luck.Dr. T

If your plastic surgeon used only dissolvable stitches, then they will definitely dissolve at some point.  At three months, they should have dissolved by now, but depending on the type of dissolvable suture, some can last longer.  Give it some more time, and if you're still very bothered by these areas, revisit your plastic surgeon and again requested for him to remove them.Best of luck!

Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

"spitting" sutures are not unusual and their treatment is as already described. in the end, you should heal just fine, just will take a little bit longer. dont worry and return to your surgeon if any problems aren't responding to your care at home.