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What can I do about excessive spitting staples not breaking through the skin? (photo)

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I had a tummy tuck and thigh lifts. The thigh incisions are spitting staples. It looks like a zipper. I have removed at least 6 but can see another 15 or so. There are a couple on my stomach incision as well but nothing like the thighs. The nurse explained that my body is rejecting them. She also said this means they will never dissolve. It has been 4 weeks (I'm 11 weeks out) since any have broken through. Is she correct they won't dissolve. Is there anything I can do to improve my situation?

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