6 weeks post TT. I noticed a wire or stitch coming out of my belly button (Photo)

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6 weeks post TT. I noticed a wire or stitch coming out of my belly button.. Should I cut this or cover it up and call my surgeon on Monday? (My surgeons post operative care has been less than great)

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. At six weeks you are well on your way to healing and I would simply cover the area and see your surgeon next week to have the suture removed.  Hope this helps.

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

No worries. It looks from the photos like it is a monocryl suture, which is a very common absorbable suture.  Take a small pair of scissors and cut out the suture careful, or have someone do it for you.  It is a piece of cake..nothing to worry about.  And sorry to hear about poor post operative care from your ps.  Hope this helps.  Good luck.

Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MD · Answer

It appears from the photo that there is a stitch in place.  I recommend call up the doctors office and make arrangements to see them this week.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is a suture. If it comes easy you can remove it if not see your PS for removal. Looks like you are healing well.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It looks like a suture and you should have your surgeon remove the suture as he feels necessary. Best of luck.

Millicent Odunze Geers, MD, MPH · Answer

You paid your plastic surgeon not only to perform your procedure, but also to monitor you during your recovery. While the suture will likely come out with a gently tug or can be cut flush with your skin, if you have never removed a suture before, it may be prudent to have your plastic surgeon or his/her staff take care of that issue for you.

Gary Vela, MD, FACS · Answer

The wire you show in the picture appears to be a suture. Most often they dissolve but occasionally your body "spits" it out. It isn't serving a purpose at present and often removing it is warranted. Ask your surgeon and chances are the answer will be the same. No worries as leaving it there for a brief period of time should you want to wait until seen.

6 weeks post TT. I noticed a wire or stitch coming out of my belly button (Photo)

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