I had a tummy tuck April 15th... everything went well until 2 weeks ago when I noticed a spot about 1/2 an inch in length with some puss. I went to my plastic surgeon and the medical assistant said it was a suture abscess that it would heal on its own. I've kept it clean and have been applying OTC antibiotic ointment. Now it's almost a week later and it doesn't look better. In fact when i cleaned it today i got puss and blood and also noticed two black spots. Any suggestions?
May 23, 2017
Answer: Suture abscess I agree with your plastic surgeon. Continue to care for this as he or she instructed, and it should get better in short time.Best of luck!
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Suture abscess I agree with your plastic surgeon. Continue to care for this as he or she instructed, and it should get better in short time.Best of luck!
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Question about healing You should call the plastic surgery office back to get eyes on the area and treatment recommendations. One week is not long and there may be multiple sutures like this one that are absorbing and coming through the skin. Washing well with warm soapy water, nothing harsh and topical ointments are the treatment. If there is an infection, a prescription ointment may be necessary.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Question about healing You should call the plastic surgery office back to get eyes on the area and treatment recommendations. One week is not long and there may be multiple sutures like this one that are absorbing and coming through the skin. Washing well with warm soapy water, nothing harsh and topical ointments are the treatment. If there is an infection, a prescription ointment may be necessary.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Healing issue ? Most doctors use disolvable sutures under the skin. Despite the fact that they are dissolvable the body will sometimes have a local reaction to them and "Spit" them out. That is likely what is going on here. While it does not look scary please just check in with your PS to be on the safe side to make sure nothing more is going on.Best wishes.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Healing issue ? Most doctors use disolvable sutures under the skin. Despite the fact that they are dissolvable the body will sometimes have a local reaction to them and "Spit" them out. That is likely what is going on here. While it does not look scary please just check in with your PS to be on the safe side to make sure nothing more is going on.Best wishes.
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