Stitches Came off 2 Days After Blepharoplasty

Thank you for sharing the question. It is not uncommon for sutures to become loose or broken following blepharoplasty. As long as the wound remains closed, it will not compromise the results and in some cases can actually make the scar look better. If the wound opens, the surgeon must be notified. I hope this helps other patients with similar concerns.

A variety of suture techniques are utilized to close blepharoplasty incisions. Depending upon the method utilized, suture removal varies from patient to patient. In most cases, sutures are removed four to seven days after surgery.Occasionally when absorbable sutures are utilized, they prematurely detach from the wound edges. This only represents a problem, if wound separation subsequently occurs.In your case, your wound margins haven't separated. Under these circumstances, you should have normal wound healing and minimal scarring.If you continue to be concerned about the potential for scarring, it's appropriate to consult your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to reassure you and alleviate your anxiety.

It is a little early that they’ve come out already, and just in case you should let your surgeon know if they weren’t removed by him/her. If the incisions don’t look like they’ve opened up or are bleeding, you should be fine.