My dissolvable stitches are starting to pop out, I have two so far. One has been exposed about 2 weeks now and PS said to just let it be. Now I have another one. It is white and pretty strong. I dont think I can pull it as it seems to have two ends sticking out so I assume its in a knot. Can these stitches leave holes? Should I insist that my PS remove them? Im sure I will start having others pop out. They are freaking me out. I am 4 weeks Tummy Tuck post op
April 6, 2019
Answer: Spitting Sutures It sounds like you are spitting a few absorbable sutures. It is not uncommon for a few superficial sutures to come to the surface and poke out near an incision. Generally, they pose no risk, but they can be annoying. Sometimes, they will lead to a small localized infection. The suture material will usually dissolve after several weeks, but the spitting sutures can also be easily removed by your surgeon if they are bothering you.
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April 6, 2019
Answer: Spitting Sutures It sounds like you are spitting a few absorbable sutures. It is not uncommon for a few superficial sutures to come to the surface and poke out near an incision. Generally, they pose no risk, but they can be annoying. Sometimes, they will lead to a small localized infection. The suture material will usually dissolve after several weeks, but the spitting sutures can also be easily removed by your surgeon if they are bothering you.
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October 29, 2018
Answer: Stitch sinus post tummy tuck Hi there,
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October 29, 2018
Answer: Stitch sinus post tummy tuck Hi there,
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October 6, 2018
Answer: Dissolvable Sutures Can Extrude Yes, every plastic surgeon has seen this happen and it can be very frustrating for all involved. I personally find it to be less common with some suture material than others - the more expensive stuff seems to be less problematic (surprise).I would rather that you have the stitches causing trouble to be removed as you will likely get a better scar that way. If you leave them in place they cause an irritation that makes the scar a little wider and darker.Good Luck!
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October 6, 2018
Answer: Dissolvable Sutures Can Extrude Yes, every plastic surgeon has seen this happen and it can be very frustrating for all involved. I personally find it to be less common with some suture material than others - the more expensive stuff seems to be less problematic (surprise).I would rather that you have the stitches causing trouble to be removed as you will likely get a better scar that way. If you leave them in place they cause an irritation that makes the scar a little wider and darker.Good Luck!
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