I had a 360 body lift exactly one month ago today. I'm healing up very nicely so far. No problems. No major issues. I did, however, wake up this morning to a pain under my incision in a small area on my lower back. It's as if someone is poking me with a straight pin and it feels internal. My husband didn't see any holes or sutures poking out or anything. It hurts to bend over and to sit with my back pressed up against something. Theres an itchy sensation too. What do you think it is?
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Sounds like a suture just beneath the skin.
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I'm truly sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with open wounds following your body lift. It's understandably a distressing situation, but there are various factors and treatments to consider that can aid in healing.
Open wounds post-surgery can result from several reasons, such as...