Hi, I had a breast augmentation done in Bangkok 2 months ago. I chose to have inframammary incision, the surgeon used absorbable sutures. Everything was fine until I found out that there's a tiny suture dot on my left incision doesn't dissolve at all. I tried to use a tweezer to remove it, but I can feel it still sticks on my skin so I stopped. I am not too sure what can I do because I can't fly back to see the surgeon in a short time. Is there any ways I could try to remove it by myself?
Answer: Suture It does seem like you have a suture that needs to be removed. At this stage, as it is still deeper within the skin, it may be difficult to remove. If you came to see me, I would use a hypodermic needle to try to tease the suture material out so that I could grab it with forceps. If you can feel the end of the suture, it may be possible to use fine tweezers to pull the suture out. If you are comfortable with this, you could try to do it yourself. If not, you may want to seek a plastic surgeon who could do this for you. They would probably be more used to dealing with this type of suture removal than a primary care doctor/general practitioner.
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Answer: Suture It does seem like you have a suture that needs to be removed. At this stage, as it is still deeper within the skin, it may be difficult to remove. If you came to see me, I would use a hypodermic needle to try to tease the suture material out so that I could grab it with forceps. If you can feel the end of the suture, it may be possible to use fine tweezers to pull the suture out. If you are comfortable with this, you could try to do it yourself. If not, you may want to seek a plastic surgeon who could do this for you. They would probably be more used to dealing with this type of suture removal than a primary care doctor/general practitioner.
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January 4, 2015
Answer: Stitches haven't dissolved I think the best thing to do since your surgeon is overseas is to see your GP. They will be able to help you remove the residual stitch material. You may be able to do this yourself with some tweezers, good light and a mirror.The other option is to see a local plastic surgeon. They will be able to give you some good advice regarding the scar too - this may be particularly helpful to you because it appears as though the stitch has caused some redness and thickening of the scar.Generally sutures will dissolve by around 6 weeks post-op and massaging the wound might help the process happen quicker. However, some surgeons do use longer lasting sutures and sometimes Thai surgeons even use non-dissolving sutures that need to be removed. Therefore if you think you still have stitch material remaining seeing a doctors is a good idea.Best of luck,Dean
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January 4, 2015
Answer: Stitches haven't dissolved I think the best thing to do since your surgeon is overseas is to see your GP. They will be able to help you remove the residual stitch material. You may be able to do this yourself with some tweezers, good light and a mirror.The other option is to see a local plastic surgeon. They will be able to give you some good advice regarding the scar too - this may be particularly helpful to you because it appears as though the stitch has caused some redness and thickening of the scar.Generally sutures will dissolve by around 6 weeks post-op and massaging the wound might help the process happen quicker. However, some surgeons do use longer lasting sutures and sometimes Thai surgeons even use non-dissolving sutures that need to be removed. Therefore if you think you still have stitch material remaining seeing a doctors is a good idea.Best of luck,Dean
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December 5, 2021
Answer: Spitting suture At two months, that suture is likely very brittle. If you can get a hold of it with some tweezers, pull and it should lift out. If not, go to a local ER and have them clip it out . . . then you will be done with it. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
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December 5, 2021
Answer: Spitting suture At two months, that suture is likely very brittle. If you can get a hold of it with some tweezers, pull and it should lift out. If not, go to a local ER and have them clip it out . . . then you will be done with it. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
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Answer: Stitches haven't dissolved One of the many down sides of having cheap surgery overseas is that you can't return to the doctor who operated on you for reviews or to discus your concerns. Dissolving stitches that meet Australian standards can take up to 6 months to go dissolve. Having said that, we don't know what the type or quality of the sutures that were used for your operation and therefore how they may behave. If an annoying stitch is poking through the skin, it should be OK to cut it flush with the skin rather than trying to pull it out. I would suggest that you go to your GP or find a fully qualified plastic surgeon that may be willing to assist you in trimming the suture for you. You should also consider some silicon gel strips to heal your scars heal.
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Answer: Stitches haven't dissolved One of the many down sides of having cheap surgery overseas is that you can't return to the doctor who operated on you for reviews or to discus your concerns. Dissolving stitches that meet Australian standards can take up to 6 months to go dissolve. Having said that, we don't know what the type or quality of the sutures that were used for your operation and therefore how they may behave. If an annoying stitch is poking through the skin, it should be OK to cut it flush with the skin rather than trying to pull it out. I would suggest that you go to your GP or find a fully qualified plastic surgeon that may be willing to assist you in trimming the suture for you. You should also consider some silicon gel strips to heal your scars heal.
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January 2, 2015
Answer: 2 months At two months it is unlikely that the suture is serving any function, and it is not likely that you will do yourself any harm. Sounds like you did not succeed in trying to remove it. A visit to a local surgeon is another alternative.
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January 2, 2015
Answer: 2 months At two months it is unlikely that the suture is serving any function, and it is not likely that you will do yourself any harm. Sounds like you did not succeed in trying to remove it. A visit to a local surgeon is another alternative.
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