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Should I have an exposed spitting stitch removed if it doesn't hurt?

CgoodeFeb 11, 2014
I am post op breast lift and augmentatation 4 weeks and have a spitting stitch. I originally thought it was an external stitch so I used a splinter pin to try and drig it out. To my horror as I tried pulling I could feel it was like a nylon stitch and the then I could see 2 knots in the stitch. The hole is not big when I opened it but the suture is visible and I can feel it when I rub my finger on it.

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Hi Mygirl. Sorry about your problem. This is a little early, but unfortunately is not an uncommon problem following breast surgery. They are stitch abscesses which will heal with the use of antibiotic ointment and a small dressing. It is not your ps fault and you should let him know what's going on.

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The surgical procedure should not affect your nipples or your piercings at all. You should be able to use a plastic spacer to replace your metal piercing for the actual procedure. You can switch things back to your normal piercing right after surgery. 

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