Removed my Own Sutures After Breast Augmentation

Obviously it is not a good idea to remove your own sutures.

It is better to visit your doctor or the doctor covering for him if he is away.

The concern is that if the sutures are improperly or incompletely removed, scarring may result.  Also are there any other aspects to your follow-up care that need to be addressed?

It is a very bad idea to remove your own sutures - especially without the guidance of your plastic surgeon.  It is very rare if not unheard of to have to remove your own sutures.  Without knowing what type of sutures were used, it is impossible for us to tell you what to expect or give you any recommendation on what to do now.  I would suggest seeing your plastic surgeon since they will know what type of sutures were used.  If they are dissolvable, then if they retracted, it will not be a problem.  However, if they are not dissolvable, then they may need to be removed.

 

Good Luck