What happens to stitch left behind? I had explant/lift 5 weeks ago.

September 26, 2017
Asked By:dcbovie in Grand Junction, CO

All stiches removed except one. It seems to be 'stuck'. Office assistants left it behind because when they tried to remove it, it was stuck and rippled my nipple. Will it work it's way to the surface without becoming infected?

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