One of my Dissolvable Stitches from Breast Augmentation is Poking Out?

At three weeks, you have gained about 60 - 80% of your normal tissue strength. If you were my patient, I would probably tell you that you could clip the stitch with a nail clipper or small scissors.  Since you are not my patient, I would tell you to check with the doctor who did your surgery before doing this.

    Stitches that are visible and poking the skin may be trimmed if necessary.  I usually have the patients come in and see me prior to doing this. 

I would advise that you see your plastic surgeon about this issue.  He/She will make the best determination about how to remedy the situation.  I would not advise that you clip them. 

Dr. ES

Thanks for your question busygirl53!
This is quite common for dissolvable sutures to progress their way up superficially and protrude through the skin. I would encourage booking an appointment with your board certified plastic surgeon. They will be able to properly assess the area, and if need be remove any sutures that may be protruding through. This will enable your incision lines to heal up nicely! Leaving the sutures, may prevent the wound from closing properly.
Thanks again :)

As you have been advised, typically your plastic surgeon is the best resource for answers to this question. In the meantime, you could put a bandaid over the stich to help it from snagging on things or a small piece of tape will work the same.

 

I hope this helps you and good luck

 

Fadi Chahin MD, FACS

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Diplomat, American Board of Surgery

Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery

As you can imagine, your plastic surgeon is your best resource; call his/her office and seek and/or follow-up.

 Best wishes.