Purple wire like string from below incision? (photo)

August 4, 2014
Asked By:Sumer1 in Oklahoma, OK

There is a purple wire/string coming from below my incision and I'm not sure if it's a stitch or something more? It's about 2 times the thickness of an ear ring post! Eek!! Help??

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Answers (8)

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August 7, 2014

Answer: Suture sticking out

Allen Gabriel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 7, 2014

Answer: Suture sticking out

Allen Gabriel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 6, 2014

Answer: Looks like suture material

Kelly Gallego, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 6, 2014

Answer: Looks like suture material

Kelly Gallego, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 6, 2014

Answer: Retained Prolene suture can be removed in your surgeon's office.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 6, 2014

Answer: Retained Prolene suture can be removed in your surgeon's office.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 6, 2014

Answer: Stitch that needs to be removed.

Luis Macias, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 6, 2014

Answer: Stitch that needs to be removed.

Luis Macias, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2014

Answer: Purple wire like string from below incision?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2014

Answer: Purple wire like string from below incision?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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