Stitch in belly button after Lipo: is it normal for the stitch to come apart so soon?

February 10, 2018
Asked By:Bbldonenow

I had fluid leaking out of the incision yesterday. Is it normal for the stitch to come apart so soon? I’m 2 weeks post op

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February 13, 2018

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February 12, 2018

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February 12, 2018

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2018

Answer: Is it normal for the stitch to come apart so soon?

N. Bill Aydin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2018

Answer: Is it normal for the stitch to come apart so soon?

N. Bill Aydin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 13, 2018

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February 13, 2018

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February 12, 2018

Answer: Stitch after Liposuction & After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 12, 2018

Answer: Stitch after Liposuction & After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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