I don't know what to do with the broken blue sutures of my blepharoplasty left under the skin?

My
opinion is that it is better to leave the suture. Probably it’s a prolene suture
which can stay under the skin for a very long time. If the blue color is not
evident, it does not create any problem. Usually, after a few months it gets
aboarded by the organism. When it happens you will see it and you can pull it
out. Obviously if it gets infected you have to visit your doctor, but infection
is very rare in these cases. Regarding the bruising usually it is gone after 15
days, but sometimes it takes some more time. In case it does not disappear after
3-4 weeks, you have to visit your doctor. I think you have to keep your contact
with your doctor and don’t be anxious.

It should be quite simple to remove the suture and shouldn't require a reoperation.  You should return to your surgeon who I am sure will easily remove it.

I would return to your surgeon and many times these are removed very simply. If you leave it in for an extended period you may see more inflammation at the incision site. Many times these sutures work themselves out to the surface and are easily removed.

If you have a blue suture, this is most likely a Prolene suture.  It is very non-reactive, and is often used as a permanent suture under the skin.  So it can stay there forever with no reaction.  As long as you can't see the blue color, there is no urgency to take it out.  It may slowly work its way out and can be removed then.  BUt don't go chasing it with another surgery.  

Thank you for posting your case.  Suture removal depends on what material was used.  If it was a permanent suture that will not dissolve, it should definitely be removed to prevent future reactions by your body.  Make sure your surgeon is aware of your condition.  Good luck!

A blue colored suture is most likely a non-absorbable Prolene suture that should be removed in my opinion.  Depending on how long the fragments are, it should not be too complicated.  If not removed, they will possibly work themselves out on thier own.  I use a single continuous suture below the skin on the upper lid closure that is easily removed without any cutting or fragmenting of the suture so this is not an issue that I see with my patients.  Every surgeon has their preferences for closure so I suggest you follow up with your surgeon for management.  Best wishes.  

It is advisable to be seen by the clinician that performed you recent procedure in order to properly assess you.It is generally unadvisable to not leave fragments of non absorbable sutures in the underlying tissue.I would also expect any post operative bruising to have subsided at 15 days post operatively however every patient heals at different rates.Please ensure you are reviewed by your surgeon

Hi Athinapar,I would suggest following up with your surgeon. Depending on how much of the suture is trapped under the skin, the solution for the problem varies. If it is visible then it most probably will have to be removed somehow. This options should have been address and discussed the day the incident happened.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz

I would recommend that you have them removed - this should be able to be accomplished with a relatively minor procedure (under local anesthesia alone).  Whether or not this is the right time is hard to say; that's a decision you'll have to make with your own surgeon.  But if it's just one or two spots then opening the incision just enough to get the suture material out shouldn't be that involved, even if you need another suture or two to help close the incision.  Leaving the suture material there, and planning to leave it long-term, does not seem like the right thing to do.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100

I would suggest following up with your surgeon. This needs to be evaluted in person. Best wishes. Dean Vistnes.