I was woken up at 4am by a burning pain at my incision or drain area. I found a small bump on my scar . Should I worry? (photo)

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I was woken up at 4am by a burning pain at my incision or drain area. I found a small bump on my scar . It feels like something is trying to come out. But the pain feels like it's coming from my drain hole scar... It was always the drain side that felt pinched/burn sensation too. Should I worry!? I'm posting a couple pix to show what it looks like. I will be 4weeks tomorrow!! The bump is about the size of my pinky nail, it's not very big. I can feel something hard under the skin.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Could be a suture abscess or cellulitis forming??? Why not see your surgeon ASAP?? Always best to be in contact with your surgeon for all postoperative issues..

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

It is totally normal to experience these symptoms. Likely there is a suture beneath the skin that has not totally dissolved yet and is trying to work it's way out through the skin. This can cause burning and pain. It can also cause drainage. The scar at the site of the drain can also hurt for a long time until the scar matures and softens. It will take months, not days or weeks for most symptoms to totally resolve. It is however normal.

Fred Hackney, MD (retired) · Answer

Ususlly when you feel a bump on  or close to your incision,  it may be a suture that has not dissolved.  Sutures that do not dissolve on their own can be bothersome.  The best thing to do is call your surgeon . It is simple to have the stitch removed in the office.

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