Sore anchor stitch by belly button after full tummy tuck. Any suggestions or advice?

February 13, 2018
Asked By:DGirl123 in Dallas, TX

I believe I have an "anchor suture" or "progressive tension suture" which feels like it's pulling (a few inches to the side of the belly button) and it's quite sore. I'm wondering will it settle down, or could it be a problem? I'm 2 weeks post full tummy tuck, and everything seems to have gone really well, but this pulling sensation / pain hasn't resolved yet. I understand they dissolve, so am wondering the time frame, and if there's anything I should be doing to help it.

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