How do I remove stitches after breast augmentation? I traveled to have my surgery and I was told I could remove them myself.

Thank you for your question.  I would advise you to call your primary care physician to remove the sutures.  That way he can ensure the wound is well healed prior to removal.
Best of luck with your healing process.

Dr. James Romanelli

Hi Britt410, I understand your concern. If you are not sure and uncomfortable in removing your own sutures, you should visit your primary health care provider to help you out. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It is not common practice to have a patient remove their own sutures, and I do not recommend it. If there is a problem ,such as a wound opening, the patients are not equipped to deal with it. I would recommend contacting a surgeon in your area to have them removed and for followup.