I got silicone implants a year ago. It wasn't made in this country. I notice 3 stitches(two in one breast an one inthe other). My regular doctor took two out but the other one is stuck and it is difficult to remove. He send me two a esthetic doctor and he said they will need to make a cut to remove it. Is there a risk if I just leave the stitch there? What is the worse that could happened? And, Is this process expensive? I live in Omaha, ne. Thanks
Answer: Breast Enhancement Surgery The stitch wont hurt you but can serve as a source of infection and it should be removed which is not difficult and your doc should be able to do it
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Answer: Breast Enhancement Surgery The stitch wont hurt you but can serve as a source of infection and it should be removed which is not difficult and your doc should be able to do it
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Answer: Stitch from implants a year ago First of all you went through real surgery with real risks. You are going through an active healing process that will take months to complete. In a breast augmentation, most usually close the tissue in layers to keep the tissue together and to take tension off the wound. Deep layers are usually absorbable and the skin sutures non absorbable that have to be taken out. Sometimes sutures from the inside will spit out through the wound. If this is the case, you may have a little opening. This is usually OK, and will heal, but should be seen by a plastic surgeon. If the suture remains the skin may go through cycles of redness and healing. Usually best to get it out. It is a usually straightforward procedure.
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Answer: Stitch from implants a year ago First of all you went through real surgery with real risks. You are going through an active healing process that will take months to complete. In a breast augmentation, most usually close the tissue in layers to keep the tissue together and to take tension off the wound. Deep layers are usually absorbable and the skin sutures non absorbable that have to be taken out. Sometimes sutures from the inside will spit out through the wound. If this is the case, you may have a little opening. This is usually OK, and will heal, but should be seen by a plastic surgeon. If the suture remains the skin may go through cycles of redness and healing. Usually best to get it out. It is a usually straightforward procedure.
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March 16, 2016
Answer: Not Uncommon- See your surgeon. It’s not unusual for sutures to work their way to the
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March 16, 2016
Answer: Not Uncommon- See your surgeon. It’s not unusual for sutures to work their way to the
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Removing stitch Leaving the stitch there can increase your risk of infection. It is safer to have it removed, although if you aren't experiencing any negative symptoms with it being there, then it may be okay to leave it.
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Removing stitch Leaving the stitch there can increase your risk of infection. It is safer to have it removed, although if you aren't experiencing any negative symptoms with it being there, then it may be okay to leave it.
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July 17, 2011
Answer: Exposed sutures after breast surgery
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July 17, 2011
Answer: Exposed sutures after breast surgery
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