A stitch is poking through my incision and there is a small hole forming. PS is out of town for week, is this normal? (photos)

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My surgery was 2.5 weeks ago. I was instructed to use paper tape over my vertical incision. I have a lollipop reduction. I had the paper tape on for the last week and removed it yesterday to clean and change it. I felt a sharp stitch poking through the incision on the second two pics. I also noticed a small hole forming on the first two pics. I phone the office and they said ps was away until Monday next week. I have to wait. Does this look like immediate attention is needed or can it wait?

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.
Looks like a spitting stitch. Your surgeon or his staff should be able to take care of this for you. Best wishes!

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Spitting sutures are not uncommon. Call your plastic surgeon's office. Someone will be covering for him/her. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Bahram Ghaderi, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.Your plastic surgeon should have someone on call to take their place if they are out of town. I would contact the office back to get an appointment to be evaluated. Best of luck.Dr. Bahram Ghaderi

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