Knot/lump forming on internal dissolvable suture?

May 21, 2019
Asked By:mcalawso in Santa Cruz, CA

I noticed a lump behind my incision (you can only feel it, not see it) and it is about the size and feel of a jelly bean. I am 6 weeks post op. Inframmamary incision. My surgeon examined me and said it is most likely some scar tissue around an internal stitch that is refusing to dissolve. Will it go away? Could this be a sign that I will get capsular contracture, since it’s my immune system’s doing? I hate massaging it as it makes me feel nauseous but I’m trying my best.

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May 22, 2019

Answer: A little scarring around an internal suture has NOTHING to do with capsule formation

May 22, 2019

Answer: A little scarring around an internal suture has NOTHING to do with capsule formation

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