Found pokey wire feeling object under skin

Question

Hello, I had a breast reduction 3 years ago and just recently found about an inch and a half long pokey on each end wire feeling object under my skin on the one breast. Can anyone tell me what this might be? Thank you!

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. Your surgeon will be able to give you a better answer, but the usual cause of this “pokey wire” is an unabsorbed suture which can be easily removed. All it would take is a short visit to your surgeon. All the best!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Thriving372285,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It couid be a suture which has worked its way to the surface . If you can remove it easily go back to your surgeon to have it done

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation.  It may be a suture end that has worked its way to the surface.  If so, your surgeon should be able to address it in the office.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question.  It sounds to be what we call a spitting suture that has come to the surface. Only strange thing is these sutures usually dissolve in 6-9 months.  Your surgeon could have used a permanent suture which is why you are feeling it 3 years later.  It is probably the suture but to be safe its best to contact the surgeon that did the procedure and have it looked at.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You are probably feeling one of your Non dissolvable sutures. It is possibly, that you might be feeling a dissolvable suture that did not dissolve.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The objects you are feeling are most likely suture material.
Lester, causing a problem for you. You should probably leave them alone.
If you have questions, then follow up with your provider.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD.

Found pokey wire feeling object under skin

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