2 Years After Augmentation I Found A Stitch Present, What Do I Do?

An exposed or protruding suture is not common to see 2 years after breast augmentation but it is not an emergency or serious condition, and it is not malpractice. I am not sure how your capsular contracture could be directly related to this now visible suture. The best action you can take is to go back to your plastic surgeon to evaluate your breasts and deal with the suture. If you have lost faith in your plastic surgeon, you could seek out another opinion. Good luck. 

Hi,

Thank you for your question!

It sounds like you are having a deep rooted permanent suture
surfacing, which is not something to be alarmed about. I would
definitely recommend contacting your board certified plastic surgeon
so he can take the proper steps to remove it.

Good luck!

Dr. Sam Speron

This is pretty common..One thing to remember is you do pay your surgeon to make your breasts bigger but you also are paying them to remove a stitch if it works its way to the surface and fix any problem you might have...In other words, always give them the chance to address your needs. That's what they do!!!

While I only used absorbable sutures for breast augmentation procedures, I do know that other surgeons have used permanent sutures.  Either way, it is not uncommon for sutures to "spit" at various times after surgery.  It sounds as though this has happened to you.  It should be a rather simple fix with your plastic surgeon.

You should focus on removing the stitch as soon as possible.  This is not considered malpractice as these do happen sometimes.  Best of luck, Dr. Michael Omidi