Small pimple on incision popped, bleeding a bit. What can this be? (Photo)

Question

I had my surgery 3 and a half months ago I noticed a small pimple about a week ago yesterday it popped a little bit of blood came out should I be worried what can this be?

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

It may just be a suture that is working its way to the surface but if the redness increases or if you see blood/purulent drainage from the incision, best to call your operating surgeon so you can be seen and evaluated in person. Good luck!

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.It may have been a dissolvable stitch that worked its way to the surface. Keep an eye on the area and if it starts to get red, swollen, or you develop any drainage, contact your surgeon immediately.  Otherwise, spitting sutures can happen they take anywhere from 3-4 months to dissolve and will sometimes work their way to the surface.  It is very common and nothing to worry about.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

From your photos this looks like you are spitting a suture.Keep it clean and all should be fine.

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

This is probably a piece of deep suture that is spitting out before it could be completely dissolved.  Nothing to worry about.

Small pimple on incision popped, bleeding a bit. What can this be? (Photo)

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Answer: Small opening with bleeding in the incision line

Answer: Small opening with bleeding in the incision line

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Small pimple on incision popped, bleeding a bit. What can this be? (Photo)

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Answer: Small opening with bleeding in the incision line

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