A small white plastic thing coming out of my incision. Are they going to dissolve or do I have to have them removed?

Hi. There are surgeons who prefer to use absorbable sutures such as Insorb. They are suppose to be absorbed within months but at times the patient reacts in such a way that they start to reject the staples and they rise to the surface. This is what it looks like in your case. Please always follow up with your surgeon. Good luck, Dr PG

Dear Sexylady39Your description is consistent with absorbable staples. They can take some time to go away but generally dont cause significant discomfort. You should show the area to your surgeon to make sure its not something else.

Your description sounds as if your surgeon used absorptive staples. They typically dissolve in a matter of months. You shouldn't need to have them removed unless they are causing pain or infection. Talk with your surgeon to be certain. 

It sounds like you are describing absorbable staples that were likely placed during your surgery.  These usually slowly dissolve over several months.  Speak with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

It sounds like your surgeon used dissolvable staples.  They should dissolve over the next several months.  It sounds like in your case, some are not dissolving and have begs to spit so it would be best to go see your surgeon for a follow up especially because it is causing you discomfort.  ac

Thank you for the question. Sounds as though you have absorbable staples. From time to time these staples work their way out through the skin, known as spitting. I recommend to follow up with your plastic surgeon, they are in the best position to evaluate and treat you during your post operative recovery. This will allow you and your surgeon the chance to discuss your concerns and help allay any anxieties you may be experiencing.I hope this helps. Best wishes.

There are several types of sutures which surgeons use to close tummy tuck incisions.   All of the internal sutures dissolve.   But some take several months to dissolve.   Although in many cases patients do not have any problems with them, occasionally some will come to the surface.   These can be removed by your surgeon if they are bothering you.

Based on your description, I think that you are feeling absorbable staples;  you can expect these to "dissolve" over the course of the next few months. Best wishes.

I'm sorry to hear that you are having a problem following your tummy tuck.  It is difficult to say whether the foreign objects you describe are absorbable or not.  However, your surgeon should know the answer to this question.  Ask the nurse if you can have the surgeon look at this and let you know.  This will be the best way to achieve peace of mind.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.