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Around All of my Stitches It is a Little Red and Raised, Why?

applebaum87Jul 17, 2011
I had liposuction done about a week ago on my love handles and the sides of my thigh. Around all of the stitches, there are around 6 of them, it is a little red and raised as well as a little itchy. The picture I provided is of the biggest one.

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Dr. John P. Di Saia, MD
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