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Hello,The knots get cut and the entire suture comes out in one piece. This may happen in the next week or two. Best of luck!
Thank you for your question. It looks like you have what is called a continuous or running sub cuticular stitch. Both absorbable and non absorbable sutures can be used for this kind of skin closure. If the suture is not absorbable then when it is time to remove it your surgeon will cut the knot on one end and pull on the other so that the entire length of suture slides out. This is my preferred type of skin closure because it prevents the "rail road track" type of scar that can result from a bunch of individual or " interrupted" sutures that have been left in place too long.
Thank you for the question. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give ...
That is a Great question! Patient safety is the first thing we consider and it is always best to obtain a medical clearance from your cardiologist and make sure that your surgeon and cardiologist communicate to determine if you are a candidate for surgery. In my experience the presence of a...
Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol. Please note that this...
