I had Mohs surgery on my nose and just needed a few internal and a few external stitches. It has been 3 weeks since the external stitches were removed. I can now feel and see a white tip poking out of my stitch line that I assume must be an internal stitch. I have pulled slightly on it and it's not budging. How long should I wait and see if it comes out naturally on it's own or should I go in to my doctor immediately? My biggest concern is I don't want it to impede my scar healing.
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Many Moh’s surgeons
will repair dog-ears during the surgical procedure if at all possible. If not, many will wait up to six months
before seeing if it is necessary to actually do a repair or to see if they have
“settled” into the skin and have a minimal effect on the final scar. If so, using...
I suggest posting photos. Also, i have all my patient use biocorneum after suture removal and get laser treatment 3-6 weeks after as well. This gives the best ultimate outcome in most instances. Best, Dr. Emer.
I suggest that you leave the area be for now and wait to see your surgeon at your follow up and discuss it then if it hasn't gone down. Thank you for your question and happy healing!
