What happens if sutures aren't removed with spit stitch wounds? One month post op breast lift with implant.

February 15, 2017
Asked By:Dnh0808 in San Antonio, TX

When my surgical tape was removed, a scar opened up. I was told it was a spitting stitch, and was put on a wet to dry saline rinse. The wound is now over 8 times the original size. I had dissolvable sutures, but is it possible it's getting bigger because the sutures my body was spitting were never removed? I'm a healthy non-smoker.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 11, 2019

Answer: What happens if sutures aren't removed with spit stitch wounds? One month post op breast lift with implant.

1 person found this helpful
John Nguyen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
February 11, 2019

Answer: What happens if sutures aren't removed with spit stitch wounds? One month post op breast lift with implant.

1 person found this helpful
John Nguyen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
March 13, 2017

Answer: Suture is spitting

Nathan W. Patterson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
March 13, 2017

Answer: Suture is spitting

Nathan W. Patterson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Breast Lift with Implants

Everything you need to know about Breast Lift with Implants

  • 91% worth it
  • 6.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $10,542
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Breast Lift with Implants

Everything you need to know about Breast Lift with Implants

  • 91% worth it
  • 6.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $10,542
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT