Does it hurt badly to have stitches removed after a breast reduction? I am not looking forward to it at all!

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Depending on the type of skin suturing usually these can be removed with very minimal discomfort to the patient. However, discuss your anxiety with the surgeon.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for question. Many times the sutures used are dissolvable. Try not to be anxious over having the sutures removed.You will be fine and it won't take long at all.Good luck

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Often, there is no need for suture removal. If suture removal is necessary, it tends to be rather painless process.  This is probably one of those situations where the anticipation is worse than the actual event. Best wishes.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Taking out the sutures can be uncomfortable but not usually that bad.  It may depend in most of the sutures were placed under the skin.

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