I pulled a long white string out of my nipple after Breast Augmentation. Will I be okay? (photos)

May 14, 2014
Asked By:pinkdiamonds89 in Denver, Colorado

I am two weeks post op for my breast implants with a lift and I noticed a white string sticking out of my nipple so when I sanitized a tweezers and pulled on it I did not realize it was going to be about 6 inches long. I am sure this must be an internal stitch because none of my outer stitches were this color. I bled a little, put bacitracin and a band aid on it. Am I going to be OK or is this going to cause me any problems it was pulled out? I am worried I might be bleeding on the inside now?

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May 15, 2014

Answer: Suture material...

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May 24, 2014

Answer: Suture spitfourweeks after breast augmentation with a lift

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May 19, 2014

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Answer: I pulled a long white string out of my nipple after Breast Augmentation. Will I be okay?

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