Small hole on spot where incisions meet, stitch visibly broken and poking out. Infected, ruined boobs, or normal? (photos)

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Had my surgery (lollipop lift with implants) exactly 4 wks ago. Had a small scab that wasn't going away where the 2 incisions met. Couldn't tell if scab was getting bigger, it wasn't healing like the rest though. This morning while taking a shower, the giant gooey scab comes off. Not a lot of pain (mildly tender to touch). When I look in the mirror, a stitch is literally poking out of a small hole. My doctor appt isn't for another couple weeks, should I see someone asap? How bad/normal is this?

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

This small breakdown is very common. You need good wound care, You need to see your surgeon and get the suture removed and advice on good wound care. You should heal quickly after that. Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello
dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well… 
I have to say that you are still early on healing process, it is too soon to
determine how your results are going to be, per now, they look very nice and
beautiful, you can have one bigger than the other, feel swollen and also have
bruises and open wounds, it is normal and that can happen for the first 3 to 4
months until your implants have settle in. I recommend you to wait and keep
using your post surgical bra, that will help you with the shape and support. Hugs!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It looks like you and some dehiscence with exposure of the internal sutures. You should review with your surgeon. He may cut the sutures out and then review wound care with you.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

PLEASE see your surgeon TODAY! Appears as superficial suture/wound issue that the surgeon can address!

Paul Silverstein, MD (retired) · Answer

You have a very common complication of this incision called "spitting a stitch".  As soon as the visible suture is removed, the small open area will heal.  Do not wait 2 more weeks to see your surgeon.  Call his/her office, tell them what is happening, and you should be brought in immediately for someone to remove that suture.  All will then be well.

Small hole on spot where incisions meet, stitch visibly broken and poking out. Infected, ruined boobs, or normal? (photos)

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Answer: Small hole on spot where incisions meet, stitch visibly broken and poking out. Infected, ruined boobs, or normal?

Answer: Small hole on spot where incisions meet, stitch visibly broken and poking out. Infected, ruined boobs, or normal?

Answer: Stitch visible in incision

Answer: Stitch visible in incision

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Small hole on spot where incisions meet, stitch visibly broken and poking out. Infected, ruined boobs, or normal? (photos)

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Answer: Small hole on spot where incisions meet, stitch visibly broken and poking out. Infected, ruined boobs, or normal?

Answer: Small hole on spot where incisions meet, stitch visibly broken and poking out. Infected, ruined boobs, or normal?

Answer: Stitch visible in incision

Answer: Stitch visible in incision

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