I am 34 years old female, recently had breast reduction surgery (about 14 months ago). About 3 days ago, I noticed there is puss coming out my nipple stitches (this is supposed to be a dissolveable stitches, but few blue strings still not completely gone). I am having a constant pain around the nipples area, and there is hard lump, about pea size. My question is, is this an infection ? Or something else that are more serious ? And what should I do to treat this ?
Answer: Question of Infection 14 months after Breast Reduction Hi Stash18, from what you are describing, I believe you may have a "Spitting Suture". This occurs when a buried suture works its way to the surface. These usually resolve on their on and will fall out, however, given the inflammation and pain you are experiencing, it would be worth while to reach out to the surgeon who performed your breast reduction to assess the site and determine whether it is a spitting suture or an infection. If you are experiencing a fever, foul smelling puss, increased redness/inflammation, I would encourage you to reach out to your surgeon sooner than later as it may have become infected and may require oral or topical antibiotic treatment.
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Answer: Question of Infection 14 months after Breast Reduction Hi Stash18, from what you are describing, I believe you may have a "Spitting Suture". This occurs when a buried suture works its way to the surface. These usually resolve on their on and will fall out, however, given the inflammation and pain you are experiencing, it would be worth while to reach out to the surgeon who performed your breast reduction to assess the site and determine whether it is a spitting suture or an infection. If you are experiencing a fever, foul smelling puss, increased redness/inflammation, I would encourage you to reach out to your surgeon sooner than later as it may have become infected and may require oral or topical antibiotic treatment.
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Answer: Infection? It looks infected with the bright red skin and pain. You should see a doctor today so things do not get out of hand.
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Answer: Infection? It looks infected with the bright red skin and pain. You should see a doctor today so things do not get out of hand.
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February 1, 2024
Answer: Infection 14 months after Breast reduction Thank you for your query. Based on your photographs, what you have is a “stitch abscess” from an unabsorbed suture in the area. Although the stitches may be absorbable, they can occasionally cause a reaction like this, with localized infection. Your surgeon will be able to take care of this by removing this stitch , which is usually a little deep. Other blue stitches may be removed at the same time. All the best!
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February 1, 2024
Answer: Infection 14 months after Breast reduction Thank you for your query. Based on your photographs, what you have is a “stitch abscess” from an unabsorbed suture in the area. Although the stitches may be absorbable, they can occasionally cause a reaction like this, with localized infection. Your surgeon will be able to take care of this by removing this stitch , which is usually a little deep. Other blue stitches may be removed at the same time. All the best!
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January 11, 2024
Answer: Addressing Post-Operative Infection Concerns: Advice on Managing Complications 14 Months After Breast Reduction Hello STASH 18 in Doha, thank you for your question regarding whether this is an infection 14 months after breast reduction surgery and what you should do to treat it. Thank you for your questions and your pictures. This is not a forum to be asking medical advice questions like this. You should go to your plastic surgeon immediately. If it is a serious infection, it needs to be treated immediately. Call your plastic surgeon now!
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January 11, 2024
Answer: Addressing Post-Operative Infection Concerns: Advice on Managing Complications 14 Months After Breast Reduction Hello STASH 18 in Doha, thank you for your question regarding whether this is an infection 14 months after breast reduction surgery and what you should do to treat it. Thank you for your questions and your pictures. This is not a forum to be asking medical advice questions like this. You should go to your plastic surgeon immediately. If it is a serious infection, it needs to be treated immediately. Call your plastic surgeon now!
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December 21, 2023
Answer: Breast Go back to your surgeon and be checked. You may have a suture that is not dissolving or a permanent one that may need to be removed.
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December 21, 2023
Answer: Breast Go back to your surgeon and be checked. You may have a suture that is not dissolving or a permanent one that may need to be removed.
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