Stitches - dissolvable or not? How do you know?

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I had surgery BBL and lipo. I have a stich in the middle of my back and a stich on bottom of each butt cheeks. Itching me like crazy and I'm not sure if they are stiches that dissolve or not, how can I find out? I'm no longer in miami and I'm in ny, no one gave me a follow up to say if it is needed to be removed.

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

If you are unsure of your post-op instructions, a simple call to your surgeon should take care of things. If there are sutures that need to be removed, you may need to travel back to Miami to have them taken out, if you are unable to find a local plastic surgeon to assume post-operative care of you.

David Tauber, MD · Answer

Every surgeon uses a different technique to close their incisions. As a general rule of thumb, however, sutures you can see typically need to be removed. Wound care and follow-up instructions are a key component of the surgical experience. Close follow-up with the surgeon is essential.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You need to ask your surgeon  if they are dissolvable or not. He should also prescriber appropriate post-op instructions.  Best of luck.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

It sounds you chose a surgeon who is interested in marketing to get you to travel to him/her and not interested in the care of the patient

Stitches - dissolvable or not? How do you know?

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Answer: BBL

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