Do I have an infection? What should I do? Spitting stitches after breast lift.

December 30, 2016
Asked By:Jammin' in Atlanta, GA

I had a lift with 200 cc saline implant 15 days ago. I visited my PS yesterday bc I had concerns of fluid. He said I was fine. Did not remove my tape. Today, I noticed very gross yellow puss leaking through tape. Remove it to find raw skin. And 2 clear stitches poking out. PS didn't seem concerned, told me to clean and dry it. He also said to grab stitches with tweezers and pull and clip. I clipped but when I tried to remove them they were stuck and I began to bleed, no antibiotics. What 2do??

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January 1, 2017

Answer: Wound concern

January 1, 2017

Answer: Wound concern

January 1, 2017

Answer: Spitting sutures.

January 1, 2017

Answer: Spitting sutures.

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