Are my dissolvable stitches on the inside coming undone prematurely? (Photo)

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I have had scar tissue removed surgically removed from a previous staph infection and have dissolvable stitches inside with butterfly stitches on the outside to hold it for just a few days. It has been 8 days since my visit.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Your sutures are prone to tension. I would reapply steri strips and consult your surgeon. Plato's Scar Serum and lasers may be indicated in the early phase of scar formation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

please consult your physician.  Typically if deep sutures are left in a skin glue or external stitches with steristrips are added on top.  If you are concerned of the wound opening, it should be evaluated and skin care started.  Best, Dr. Emer.

William Marshall Guy, MD · Answer

Hello Bailey Burkhardt,Your deeper sutures are designed to last a few weeks up to a few months, depending on which one was used.  In your case, it looks the skin at the top has broken down.  This is more common on the back because it is under more tension.  This area would benefit from topcial treatments to help with the healing process at this point.  I'd recommend you follow up with your surgeon so he or she can initiate appropriate treatment.I hope this helps and good luck.

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