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Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. Based on your description and images it seems as it was a piece of suture being removed. It should be normal, but always follow up with your surgeon as he or she is the one who is closely monitoring your results. Best of luck with your recovery. Congratulations on your tummy tuck.
Hi ylzcano,It seems you're having a problem with suture. You should notificate your surgeon and follow their advices.Best Regards,Member of the Inrernational Society of Aesthetics Plastic SurgeonsDr. Cem Payasli
This may be a suture abscess where a small suture knot is making its way out through the skin. Keep the area clean and apply antibiotic ointment.
Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. This appears to be a small area of stitch-related irritation which can be treated with removal of any remaining suture. Hope this helps.
Thank you for your question. I think it is from a suture. usually they resolve once suture comes out and heal well. Please follow up with your PS
Thank you for your question and photograph. This is most likely from a small dissolvable suture that is making its way out through the skin. Usually removing the suture in total takes care of the problem. it is always best to continue to follow-up with whoever did your surgery so they can follow along with your postop recovery.
Best to see your operative surgeon in a follow up visit. Most likely only wound edge healing issue. But follow up visits very important til fully healed 3 months postop.
This was likely a suture end. If it becomes bothersome your surgeon can address it quickly in the office. Continue to follow your surgeon's advice and keep all follow up appointments.
Congratulations on your surgery! You are still early in your recovery and swelling is still expected at this point. The garment is helpful in controlling swelling and supporting healing tissues. The amount of time suggested to wear the garment varies by surgeon. Your swelling isn't exp...
Hello. Great question. Thank you for your images. Your surgeon is correct by wanting to wait a few more weeks even months to examine your final results. You are still early in your recovery. Swelling may take up to six months to go down. Be patient. Keep following up with your surgeon. Good ...
As your only symptom is the area heating up and you do not have a fever or any other signs of infection, what you are experiencing is likely a part of the healing process. However it is always best to discuss any concerns with your surgeon just to be sure.