My implants had to be taken out because of an infection. It has been 17 days since then. I had copper stitches taken out today but there is a hole. Will this close on it's own or do I need medical attn? Does the scar look normal to you? Doctor tells me my body was rejecting the stitches and pushing them out. I am worried that the healing is not going well.
September 29, 2016
Answer: Implant infection and incision not healed It is not unusual to have stitches pushing through an incision that had an implant infection; due to the infection, the stitches will have a more difficult time getting absorbed and so they will naturally spit out; this will result in delayed healing but ultimately it will heal. Just be patient.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Implant infection and incision not healed It is not unusual to have stitches pushing through an incision that had an implant infection; due to the infection, the stitches will have a more difficult time getting absorbed and so they will naturally spit out; this will result in delayed healing but ultimately it will heal. Just be patient.
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Answer: Hole in incision Hi cmendez1699. I'm sorry you had to remove your implants. From the picture you provided, it looks as though the hole will close on its own and your incision does not look infected. Since you had an implant infection, it's quite common for your stitches to natural come out on its own, but healing will take longer than usual. If you are still having concerns, please follow-up with your surgeon. I wish you the best of luck!
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Answer: Hole in incision Hi cmendez1699. I'm sorry you had to remove your implants. From the picture you provided, it looks as though the hole will close on its own and your incision does not look infected. Since you had an implant infection, it's quite common for your stitches to natural come out on its own, but healing will take longer than usual. If you are still having concerns, please follow-up with your surgeon. I wish you the best of luck!
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