Did I Pop an Internal Stitch After my Tummy Tuck? (photo)

January 5, 2013
Asked By:Shawna2047

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op from a full tummy tuck and breast augmentaion a and feel great. I'm walking strait up and back at work. This morning I felt the need to stretch before I got out of bed and felt a pop under my left rib with slight pain. I didn't stretch real hard, but now I'm worried I may have torn something. I haven't noticed any bulges or bruising, is it possible I did real damage? I don't want to call my doc on the weekend.

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August 13, 2015

Answer: Check in with your surgeon, popped stitch not likely without swelling/bruising.

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August 13, 2015

Answer: Check in with your surgeon, popped stitch not likely without swelling/bruising.

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January 23, 2013

Answer: Doubt that a suture popped

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M. Scott Haydon, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 23, 2013

Answer: Doubt that a suture popped

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May 21, 2016

Answer: Sutures breaking after tummy tuck

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May 21, 2016

Answer: Sutures breaking after tummy tuck

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January 9, 2013

Answer: Pop Under Left Rib 2.5 Weeks after Mommy Makeover

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January 9, 2013

Answer: Pop Under Left Rib 2.5 Weeks after Mommy Makeover

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January 9, 2013

Answer: Question after surgery....even on weekend

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January 9, 2013

Answer: Question after surgery....even on weekend

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