Advice please. I have a small thread sticking out of incision...

December 7, 2015
Asked By:momma47 in Philadelphia, PA

I'm 6 weeks post op from a breast lift and have a "pinching" sensation in the scar in the breast fold. Today I noticed there is a clear thread similar to a fishing line sticking out of the little hole. Could this be stitches inside that need to be trimmed? I don't think the skin is going to heal over this sharp little thread. Tried to take pictures but the lighting was awful and because the "thread" is clear it didn't show up.

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June 13, 2020

Answer: Exposed sutures

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Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 13, 2020

Answer: Exposed sutures

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February 3, 2016

Answer: Suture Problem Post Op

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February 3, 2016

Answer: Suture Problem Post Op

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 8, 2015

Answer: Suture sticking out

Keshav Magge, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 8, 2015

Answer: Suture sticking out

Keshav Magge, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 7, 2015

Answer: Spitting suture

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 7, 2015

Answer: Spitting suture

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December 7, 2015

Answer: Advice please. I have a small thread sticking out of incision...

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December 7, 2015

Answer: Advice please. I have a small thread sticking out of incision...

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