Stitch from double eyelid suture is spitting out?

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I had a DST surgery about 2 months ago. About 1 month ago i noticed one of the stitches is poking out. I was wondering if this will present a problem later on if it falls off.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Stitch extrusion occurs in a small percentage of patients. It may cause the crease to loosen. Have your eyelid evaluated by your surgeon.

Lily Lee, MD · Answer

The spitting suture if left there can cause infection, even if it is a monofilament suture, as we usually use non-absorbable sutures for DST. I would return to the surgeon right away! At this point, you likely have built enough scar tissue to hold the fold. It would be up to your surgeon if and when the suture should be replaced.

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