I had a tt about 6 weeks ago and about 3 day ago a little part on the incision had a little bump with puss. My doctor told me it is probably a reaction to the dissolvable stitch. To keep it clean but it is red and now another part on the incision is showing puss too.
April 9, 2014
Answer: Red area along incision could be a dissolvable suture coming to the surface Hard to be certain from the photographs (which are very helpful, btw), and you did the right thing by asking your surgeon. If this is worsening at all, you should call them back to ask about it.However, this appearance is consistent with one of the dissolvable sutures, often placed just under the skin, poking out through the skin before it dissolved. These can take up to three months to dissolve, and until they do, they might come out through the skin. When they do, some localized redness is likely.What you should watch out for is redness that spreads more than say half an inch or so from the incision line, increasing pain, or really anything that seems to get progressively worse. All of those may be signs of an infection that may need to be treated. Be sure to call your surgeon immediately if you notice any of those.But based on your photos, I agree that this is likely due to a suture coming out though the skin. If your surgeon can find and remove the suture, the opening it made may heal more quickly.Good luck!
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April 9, 2014
Answer: Red area along incision could be a dissolvable suture coming to the surface Hard to be certain from the photographs (which are very helpful, btw), and you did the right thing by asking your surgeon. If this is worsening at all, you should call them back to ask about it.However, this appearance is consistent with one of the dissolvable sutures, often placed just under the skin, poking out through the skin before it dissolved. These can take up to three months to dissolve, and until they do, they might come out through the skin. When they do, some localized redness is likely.What you should watch out for is redness that spreads more than say half an inch or so from the incision line, increasing pain, or really anything that seems to get progressively worse. All of those may be signs of an infection that may need to be treated. Be sure to call your surgeon immediately if you notice any of those.But based on your photos, I agree that this is likely due to a suture coming out though the skin. If your surgeon can find and remove the suture, the opening it made may heal more quickly.Good luck!
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August 13, 2017
Answer: Pus on Tummy Tuck incision 6 weeks post-op. It sounds like your surgeon is giving you good advice. It is relatively common to have some of the dissolvable (absorbable) sutures work their way through the incision. It is usually a self-limited process and basic wound care should be adequate. You should also see your surgeon since if the suture is visible it can be removed (safely) at this point and that will speed the recovery. In the absence of systemic signs, such as fever, chills, sweats, etc) you shouldn't need more than that.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. E
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August 13, 2017
Answer: Pus on Tummy Tuck incision 6 weeks post-op. It sounds like your surgeon is giving you good advice. It is relatively common to have some of the dissolvable (absorbable) sutures work their way through the incision. It is usually a self-limited process and basic wound care should be adequate. You should also see your surgeon since if the suture is visible it can be removed (safely) at this point and that will speed the recovery. In the absence of systemic signs, such as fever, chills, sweats, etc) you shouldn't need more than that.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. E
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