1 Month Post Op BA stitches sticking out of incision. (photos)

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I had a breast augmentation 1 month ago, out of state. My surgeon used dissolving stitches and closed the skin on top with surgical glue. At my 1 week post op a nurse cut what was sticking out at the time. However, I still have stitches sticking out at the inner sides of each incision. Do I need to go to a DR? I cannot go to my surgeon because he is out of state.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Your sutures will eventually dissolve but the ends which are sticking out can be carefully trimmed with a sharp pair of scissors- preferably by your doctor or nurse. Small openings like this will usually close with no issue as long as you keep the area clean.All the best

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon for this to happen.  Depending on your comfort level the ends can be trimmed by you.  If you prefer you can visit your surgeon or another doctor to assist you.  The suture material beneath the skin will dissolve.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, if you were my patient and for some reason found yourself now in another state away from me, I would want you to see a doctor to have it addressed if you could not get back to me.  Good clean technique in removing the stitch is important, good luck.

Stacey Folk, MD · Answer

It would recommend you have someone (surgeon, nurse, derm) take a peek as your photo looks like you might be spitting the knots at the end of the incisions. It would be best to have them removed. In the meantime keep them clean and you could put antibiotic ointment on them. Share your photos and concerns with your surgeon and see what they recommend. We would be happy to see you and help you out.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi peachyYou are correct in your diagnosis.I recommend that you go to your doctor and have him remove the sutures before they get infected.Should be easy enough, but let him do it.All the best.Sek

1 Month Post Op BA stitches sticking out of incision. (photos)

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