Stitches in breast nipple. Do I let it dissolve naturally or should I pull it?

May 6, 2016
Asked By:kelsj in Orange County, CA

If my doctor left a stitch, do I let is dissolve naturally and fall out or should in pull it? It seems like a chunk and is sticking out a little on my nipple. I am 2.5 weeks post op

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May 7, 2016

Answer: Suture extrusion

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Jennifer Boll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 7, 2016

Answer: Suture extrusion

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Jennifer Boll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2016

Answer: Spitting or retained sutures

Bryson G. Richards, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2016

Answer: Spitting or retained sutures

Bryson G. Richards, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 8, 2016

Answer: Stitch in nipple

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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May 8, 2016

Answer: Stitch in nipple

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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May 7, 2016

Answer: Residual Sutures

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2016

Answer: Residual Sutures

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2016

Answer: Spitting suture

Allen Gabriel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2016

Answer: Spitting suture

Allen Gabriel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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