What Can I Do About "Stitch Spitting" and Absess when the Sutures Are Nondissolvable?

September 9, 2011
Asked By:Lost125pounds in Southern California

My ruptured breast implants were removed on July 2nd, 2011. Since then, sections of my scars remained red and oozed blood and a puss. After about a month of triple antibiotic treatment, the areas have not improved. When a nondisolvable suture came to the surface, I consulted with my P.S. who said the sutures were about a half inch below the surface and that I must have sensitive skin and to be patient. Is it proper to use nondisolvable sutures below the skin? Will I have scars from these?

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