Breast reduction: How long do stitches stay in?

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Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Well, the way I usually do it, the sutures dissolve and are pretty much all under the skin and not visible.  Best to review with your doc.

Vinod V. Pathy, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The most commonly used types of sutures during breast reduction surgery dissolve over time.  However, every surgeon has their preference.  Please discuss your plastic surgeon's with them to prepare you post operatively.  Best of luck to you.

Rick Rosen, MD · Answer

I use only self dissolving sutures so no marks are seen from the sutures on the outside. You should discuss this with your surgeon, the type of sutures they use. If external removable sutures are used, they should be removed by 7 days or will leave marks.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Breast reduction sutures are dissolveable, unless your PS has to perform a free nipple graft, there will be nylon sutures around the areola that will be removed one week post operatively.

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