I had breast lift 6 months ago and I'm not healed. Can I get the stitch material my body has rejected removed? (Photo)

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My doctor is of no help. Everything I found out I found out online. I removed what I could of the split stitch but other spots still raw and blistery. What do I do? I am tired of the tenderness and my scars are worsening. No other doctor will see me untill 1 yr.post surgery minimum. What do I do? I want this stuff outta me is it possible?

Larry C. Leverett, MD, FACS · Answer

It isn't uncommon to see sutures come through the skin months after surgery. Also, one can have more difficulty with one breast rather than with the other breast. If the tracts that are open stay that way, they may leave sinus tracts (little pores) in the skin. But if they are quickly evacuated after they arise, they usually heal well. The problem is the case in which there is a permanent suture that has been placed for permanent reasons such as a purse-string suture around the areola, left there to avoid spreading of the areola as years go by. In that case, removing the suture would likely lead to spreading of the areola. But this early in the healing process, your chosen surgeon would know what he/she did/placed and usually, they will take care of you, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,I'm sorry no surgeon wants to see you for one year considering you have an open wound (s) that need to be addressed now, not when you are theoretically healed from surgery. Please keep looking for ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who are willing to evaluate you. You may need to have a permanent suture removed that is infected/colonized with bacteria, preventing wound closure. Best of luck!

Robert J. Spies, MD · Answer

It is difficult to know what to tell you with only the information you provided.  What would help is to know what type of stitches your plastic surgeon used and what type of lift you did have.Stitches that protrude through the skin can cause open draining areas and result in thick red scars.  I would you something like aquaphor  to apply to those areas until they are healed.  Then, use silicone tapes or liquid on top of all thick scars to help them flatten.Hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear amberwoirhaye,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow or spitting sutures. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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