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Thanks for your question.The simple answer is, possibly. It all really depends on the technique and sutures used by your surgeon. The majority of breast reductions are closed using a combination of absorbable sutures. Both deeper and more superficial under the skin. It is not unusual to have one of the stitches work their way up through an incision and start to poke out. They will usually dissolve on their own but if it becomes a problem they can be removed without much difficulty. In some rare cases I have seen a non-absorbable suture used around the edge of the areola. Usually this is seen in breast lifts, not necessarily a reduction. Having this suture poke through the skin is not a normal event and can lead to issues with infection. Follow up with your surgeon and they will be able to tell you if there is any concern.Best wishes.
It is not uncommon for patients to experience surfacing sutures post-op. This entirely depends on the technique and type of sutures used by your surgeon. Regularly follow-up with your surgeon to prevent any complication.
Thank you for your question. The surgeon who performed your surgery would be your best source of information since he/she knows exactly what was, Generally speaking, a lot of us use long absorbing deep sutures so it is certainly plausible, that even at 8 weeks, this could be a...
Thanks for your questions and photos. Sorry to hear that you are going through all this after your surgery! Unfortunately this can happen any time incisions are made and a large amount of tissue is removed from the breast due to decreased blood supply and swelling from your breast reduction. ...
Your best course of action is to schedule an appointment with your board-certified plastic surgeon for a detailed discussion of revision options. Based on your descriptions, you might benefit from nipple reconstruction surgery, however, it would be difficult to determine which surgery would be...