I'm saying transparent because I recently had a breast lift done, and I can actually feel the Stitch sticking out and i can see it. And is transparent good to use on the breast. If not what part of the body is it used for?
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It depends a lot on your PS preferences - there is no hard and fast rule. It depends a lot on the technique and the sutures used. I would ask your PS - I tend to remove the steristrips early and replace with tape - which can be to prevent stretching, have silicone to flatten or some steroid for...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
The perimeter of areolas don't have much hair growth and so this should not be a problem for you; a few hairs will not create a problem; in general the recommendation is to shave any hairs approximately 2 days prior to surgery to avoid any increased risk of infection.
Follow up with your surgeon. If it the purse string suture and it is exposed you will probably need to have it removed. And yes this can adversely affect your areolar diameter. More likely are the other sutures, vicryl, monocryl used to achieve closure. Follow up with your surgeon. Regards.
