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

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. 

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. 

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!

Usually, stitches used in breast augmentation dissolve on their own as you heal, however, there are some sutures that don't dissolve easily, and sometimes, like in your case, surfaces and cause some irritation. This is easily removed by your surgeon in the office.

Hello and thank you for your question.  It is normal , these are dissolveable sutures that will fall off or you can trim them down to skin level.  This does not affect scarring

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! They will dissolve if your doctor used the dissolvable stitches.

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

It is crucial to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is important for healthy results.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

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