Is it possible that I'm rejecting sutures 5 months post op breast lift? (Photos)

From your photos it appears you have small suture abscesses. Schedule an appointment with your surgeon who can address these in the office. They typically heal well with minor home care.

Hi good5567,
Your body recognizes sutures as foreign bodies, and will do 1 of 2 things with them. Thing 1 is to dissolve them, which is what normally happens. Thing two is to kick them out to the surface, like your body would do with a splinter.
The ball of suture knot is the last to dissolve. Sometimes, your body will kick that not to the surface before it completely dissolves. Most likely, this is what is happening for you; that the suture knots are being kicked the surface producing small wounds. If you were to grasp at the base of the wound with a forcep, you would likely remove a small bit of suture material.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington

Hello @Good5567, thank you for your question. It is critical to consult the doctor that performed the surgical procedure. This is because he knows what type of technique he or she used and how he or she performed the procedure. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Yes, it is possible you have a suture that is not dissolving and causing these small abscesses. You may benefit from having the sutures removed.

Dear Good5567,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery