Absorbable staple sticking out causing hole on suture line. TT staple sticking out. Can it still dissolve exposed? (Photo)

June 20, 2018
Asked By:jesm1029 in Connecticut, CT

Can this resolve on it's own or will I have to get it removed? I seen my doctor yesterday and he clipped a small one that was sticking above my suture line in another location and the next day my skin was closed. However we didn't see this one or it just poked through today and it's causing a small hole. I'm just concerned it's going to get bigger before I see him in 3 weeks. I'm 4 weeks post op tummy tuck.

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June 20, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck - exposed staple

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 20, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck - exposed staple

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 14, 2018

Answer: See your surgeon

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August 14, 2018

Answer: See your surgeon

June 21, 2018

Answer: Absorbable staple

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 21, 2018

Answer: Absorbable staple

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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