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Have I popped/ripped my stitches? (Photo)

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joannaboSep 12, 2015

My wounds were really neat and just a straight thin line. Then I noticed the left was like this. Is it possible I have popped a stitch? Am I going to get uneven scars? I have internal permanant sutures so I'm a bit worried.

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Dr. Pedro M. Soler, Jr., MD
Dr. Pedro M. Soler, Jr., MD
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