7 weeks PO. I noticed a white dot on my incision and when I showered it started bleeding a little. Is this normal? (photo)

Question

I had a small white sticker coming out but the nurse cut it last week

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

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.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

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.

Cem Payasli, MD · Answer

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 Surgeons

Dr. Cem Payasli

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

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

James Shoukas, MD · Answer

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.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

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.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

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.

7 weeks PO. I noticed a white dot on my incision and when I showered it started bleeding a little. Is this normal? (photo)

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