How to know if I’ve popped a suture/stitch? I am one week post op after a breast lift and am just back to work. (Photo)

Dear lowcountrychic,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Your photo does not look unusual for one week after surgery. It is not uncommon to experiece some drainage or discomfort, and you may have indeed have "popped" a suture. This generally does not create any significant problem. If you are concerned, however, have your surgeon examine you.

Based on your picture you seem to be healing fine just be patient  and continue to follow up with your PS.

From the photo you posted, everything looks relatively normal for one week post surgery.  You are most definitely going to feel all kinds of things as you start moving around.  Being only one week out, make sure you are taking it very easy.  The incisions are no where near healed so you must be very careful as you get back to work.  I tell my patients no heavy activity or lifting for 6 weeks after surgery.  Some of the pain your having can be basic incisional pain, nerve pain as the nerves begin to wake up from surgery, and muscle pain as you start moving about.  If what you are feeling does not improve you should absolutely notify your surgery.  Good luck with your healing process and congratulations!

Hello and thank you for your question.  Based on your photos, I understand
your concern. I suggest that you follow up directly with your surgeon.
Best,
Jon
Ver Halen, MD FACS
Harvard
educated plastic surgeon
Texas
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