Have found stitching poking out lateral part of both breasts 5 weeks post op. Is this normal? Will the stitching disappear?

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  In most cases the stitching used during an augmentation is dissolvable and needs not be removed.  Occasionally the sutures may not dissolve fast enough, or the resolution of swelling causes them to be felt.  In these instances your surgeon will often remove the offending suture in the office.  Talk to them as they can best examine you. 

Sutures used for closure of wounds following breast augmentation surgery and disolvable and under the skin. Sometimes the knots at the end of the wounds end up sticking out. These will evetually dissolve, but can be trimmed off after two weeks if necessary. 

Dear emmaelc, Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have a stitch that pokes out through your incision. If you feel comfortable, you can trim these, or you can see your Board Certified Operating Surgeon and have them trim these for you. This is nothing to be concerned about and will not impair your healing. Best of luck to you!