Is This a Blood Blister? (photo)

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I noticed this blackish spot lifted my breast to examine it and it popped and looked like puss mixed with blood then just blood ...it's along the vertical mastopexy scar...should I be concerned ?

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

It appears to be a suture spit or stitch abscess. Keep it clean and dry and consider antibiotic ointment until it closes up. Let your surgeon know as well.

Paul Gill, MD · Answer

This is a deep suture that has not dissolved and worked its way to the surface.   They can cause pain and localized infection, so I would call your plastic surgeon to evaluate and remove the problematic suture.

	I wish you a safe recovery.
	Dr. Gill

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

This is a retention suture cyst that has drained. Use local wound care and notify your PS or see him/her//

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

This area is most likely a suture knot infection.  The suture knot needs to be removed and this will allow the area to heal.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

This is probably the site of "stitch abscess."  

	A would guess that the suture is no longer present or it would be quite apparent. A call to your surgeon for advice would offer the best reassurance. 

	Thanks for your question, all the best.

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