Spitting sutures along incision line. Will the scar get thinner? What are the yellow spots? (photos)

April 10, 2016
Asked By:Seashell_TX in Dallas, TX

I'm 5 weeks PO from a tummy tuck. I was spitting 2 stitches along my incision line that my plastic surgeon removed a week ago. The inflammation has caused my scar to look wide in that area. Will this eventually go down and blend in with the rest of my scar? Also, when I zoom in on the photo I see 2 little crusty yellow spots where the stitches were. What is this? Do I need to try and slough it off? Use ointment? Do nothing? Please advise. Thank you.

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