I went to my 4 week check a few days early as I was still experiencing pain when the nurse checked my she found that none of my stitches had dissolved she had to take them all out and one side and having to put an iodine strips on and dress every day! Will it be ok the nurse told me not to worry but I'm very swore and keep having time off work. Lucy
July 4, 2018
Answer: Stiches not Dissolving It is very important if your stitches are externally or internally placed? Absorbable stitches are usually placed internally (hidden inside the skin) so you should not even see them and know when they are absorbed. On the other hand, externally placed stitches are intended to be removed. Whatever the case, having them removed is the correct procedure to prevent visible scars. You should be alright. Hope this helps, Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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July 4, 2018
Answer: Stiches not Dissolving It is very important if your stitches are externally or internally placed? Absorbable stitches are usually placed internally (hidden inside the skin) so you should not even see them and know when they are absorbed. On the other hand, externally placed stitches are intended to be removed. Whatever the case, having them removed is the correct procedure to prevent visible scars. You should be alright. Hope this helps, Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Suture removal following breast augmentation Thanks for your queryNow the sutures have been trimmed I am sure everything will settle down nicely. Adhere to your surgeon's recommendation with wound care and massage of scars over the next few weeks and monthsGood luck!
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Suture removal following breast augmentation Thanks for your queryNow the sutures have been trimmed I am sure everything will settle down nicely. Adhere to your surgeon's recommendation with wound care and massage of scars over the next few weeks and monthsGood luck!
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