I am 6 months post op from a breast augmentation and lift. I “spit” several sutures over the past few months, but it stopped about 6 weeks ago. Now I have another very irritated spot along my incision line that looks identical to when I started initially spitting sutures. Is it normal to still be spitting stitches 6 months post op? I’ve seen my doctor many times and so far, everything seems to be healing fine, no infections etc.
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Hi Celeste0613,
Determining whether you need simply a breast implant versus a breast lift or both can be somewhat complicated. It depends on a number of factors including skin laxity and current nipple position.
Generally speaking, if the nipples are lower than the inframammary line the...
You ned to get a second opinion, or at least be seen in person by a doctor. Your doctor should have another surgeon covering their practice, for cases such as you. The opening is quite large and will take weeks to months to heal without adequate intervention. Your wound needs close ob...
