Granuloma on incision area after 6 months - Should I be worried? (Photos)

Question

I have a granuloma which it started oozing through a small little hole and on day 2 after I started squeezing out the fluid ,which was only like clear fluid with just a bit of blood. I cleaned it but then I noticed that there was something else like part of my meat with the whitish looking thing coming out . I tried cleaning it But then I got scared. I contacted my surgeon he said just clean it out but then I told him what I seen then he just responded to go to the ER!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear you are having some problems with healing, but it looks like you might have a small suture abscess , continue to consult with your PS.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for the question and photo. It appears that you may be spitting a stitch. Your surgeon could see you in person to treat this and it should heal well with proper care. I recommend that you follow up in person.All the best

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

This looks to be due to an issue with a dissolvable stitch. This should resolve and the wound should heal relatively quickly. best to keep in touch with your PS.

Alastair J. Platt, FRCS (plast) · Answer

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems six months after surgery.  It is difficult to tell from the photo but it may be a bit of deep stitch material that was used to help pull the wound together.  You should try and get an appointment with your plastic surgeon for it to be checked out.  Normally it is simple for the suture to be removed in the clinic.  Best wishes.

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Granuloma on incision area after 6 months - Should I be worried? (Photos)

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