Is it normal that my plastic surgeon dug out spitting sutures leaving this deep hole? (Photo)

Thank you for providing a photo.  Having sutures spitting up can happen, it looks like a big wound but it will heal.  Be patient and remember to follow your surgeons instructions as he knows best.

Generally once the offending suture material is removed the area will heal. It can sometimes go slowly which can be frustrating so be sure to follow your surgeon's advice for wound care. This type of wound heals from the inside out, meaning that the area deepest will heal first and then eventually heal at the skin surface.

Dear jessisaavedra,this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow or spitting suture. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

jessisaavedra. I appreciate your concern, however deep dissolvable sutures are needed for closure during tummytuck and sometimes the sutures are rejected by the body before they have time to dissolve. It is not uncommon to see this after Tummytuck surgery. The small wounds that are left will heal in uneventfully. Follow up with your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Good luck.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and photograph.  If causing a wound healing issue it is common to remove any sutures that present themselves along your incision.  Though a larger hole than typical for a suture problem, I would recommend local wound care to speed healing.  Hope this helps.