Hi, for some reason yesterday the hole popped in my incision area and pus came out, then it started bleeding. I tried applying biocorneum cream on my incisions and on the hole too, however when I woke up today I noticed it's still bleeding. Is this normal? And can I do something about it?
Answer: Post op wound Hello and thank you for your question! The story and photos you have provided is most consistent with a spitting suture/suture abscess. Sometimes the body's immune system doesn't like the long acting absorbable suture material of the sutures used under the skin and it tries to "spit it out" which will frequently look like a small pimple like opening with possible a small amount of inflammatory fluid or a drop of pus. This can happen anytime around several weeks to multiple months after surgery depending on the suture/patient's body. It is more annoying than a concerning complication. Sometimes your surgeon may see and clip the suture knot/tail if its extruding to help the healing process along. Keeping it clean and in a moisturized environment (antibiotic ointment or vaseline) is best for healing as it will take a little time to heal on its own from the bottom up and the sides in. Seeing your original surgeon for a in office physical exam would be the next best step with any additional concerns.
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Answer: Post op wound Hello and thank you for your question! The story and photos you have provided is most consistent with a spitting suture/suture abscess. Sometimes the body's immune system doesn't like the long acting absorbable suture material of the sutures used under the skin and it tries to "spit it out" which will frequently look like a small pimple like opening with possible a small amount of inflammatory fluid or a drop of pus. This can happen anytime around several weeks to multiple months after surgery depending on the suture/patient's body. It is more annoying than a concerning complication. Sometimes your surgeon may see and clip the suture knot/tail if its extruding to help the healing process along. Keeping it clean and in a moisturized environment (antibiotic ointment or vaseline) is best for healing as it will take a little time to heal on its own from the bottom up and the sides in. Seeing your original surgeon for a in office physical exam would be the next best step with any additional concerns.
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Answer: Breast Reduction Thank you for your question.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: Normal, See Your Surgeon This is a common issue with breast reduction or other surgeries in which a high number of dissolvable sutures are utilized. These sutures are dissolved over time, and they create significant inflammation when they dissolve. Occasionally this will cause inflammatory changes in the skin that cause this type of reaction. This can happen even 6-12 months after your procedure. I would visit your treating surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon to have the area examined and any remaining suture material removed.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: Normal, See Your Surgeon This is a common issue with breast reduction or other surgeries in which a high number of dissolvable sutures are utilized. These sutures are dissolved over time, and they create significant inflammation when they dissolve. Occasionally this will cause inflammatory changes in the skin that cause this type of reaction. This can happen even 6-12 months after your procedure. I would visit your treating surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon to have the area examined and any remaining suture material removed.
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June 28, 2024
Answer: Suture abscess This was likely caused from a deep suture that didn't dissolve quite right. Sometimes they work to the surface and force themselves out. Topical antibiotic/or plain aquaphor is adequate and it'll heal up in a few days to a week or so. Check in with your surgeon - depending on the suture there might be more to get out. Antibiotics are normally not necessary.
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June 28, 2024
Answer: Suture abscess This was likely caused from a deep suture that didn't dissolve quite right. Sometimes they work to the surface and force themselves out. Topical antibiotic/or plain aquaphor is adequate and it'll heal up in a few days to a week or so. Check in with your surgeon - depending on the suture there might be more to get out. Antibiotics are normally not necessary.
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June 26, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction bleeding hole in the incision area, 6 months post op Hello,
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June 26, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction bleeding hole in the incision area, 6 months post op Hello,
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June 20, 2024
Answer: 6 months post op This may be a result of a suture abscess. This can typically be addressed in your surgeon's office and they tend to heal well once the suture material is removed. Contact your surgeon for an evaluation and keep the area clean and covered until then.
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June 20, 2024
Answer: 6 months post op This may be a result of a suture abscess. This can typically be addressed in your surgeon's office and they tend to heal well once the suture material is removed. Contact your surgeon for an evaluation and keep the area clean and covered until then.
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