I am 4 weeks post FTT. At my day 5 doctor visit, we noticed a red bump at the top of the incision. I figured it was a stitch coming out, and the nurse tried to coax it out w/ sharp tweezers, but nothing came of it. Yesterday while massaging the incision, I realized that the bump was no longer red and was just skin colored, and underneath it feel like a small pebble. The PS nurse said it would go away by itself eventually or I can try to get it dug out again. No infection. What should I do?
July 13, 2018
Answer: Suture Abcess More than likely this will resolve on it's own. Occasionally dissolving sutures want to make their way to the skin's surface at which point it can be removed. The sutures are meant to dissolve, so it should correct itself over time. I would suggest following up with your surgeon so that they can evaluate the issue in person. Best of luck on your cosmetic surgery journey!
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July 13, 2018
Answer: Suture Abcess More than likely this will resolve on it's own. Occasionally dissolving sutures want to make their way to the skin's surface at which point it can be removed. The sutures are meant to dissolve, so it should correct itself over time. I would suggest following up with your surgeon so that they can evaluate the issue in person. Best of luck on your cosmetic surgery journey!
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April 3, 2018
Answer: Leave it alone At this point, it’s probably best to let it be since you’re not experiencing any inflammation or irritation. With time, this suture may eventually work its way out on its own. If it starts to protrude, please contact your surgeon to have it removed (please don’t remove it on your own).
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April 3, 2018
Answer: Leave it alone At this point, it’s probably best to let it be since you’re not experiencing any inflammation or irritation. With time, this suture may eventually work its way out on its own. If it starts to protrude, please contact your surgeon to have it removed (please don’t remove it on your own).
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March 20, 2018
Answer: Bumps under Tummy Tuck incision This is not an uncommon issue. If it is a suture that is trying to work itself thru, it will do in time. If the suture is palpable then I would go after it and try to remove it. If you cant feel the suture then leaving it alone is the best solution. With time the suture will dissolve and will not cause any further issues.The firm "pebbles" that may be felt under the incision may in fact just be some scar tissue formation around the deep sutures. If that is the case, they will soften and disappear in time. Massaging will help this come along faster.Hope that helps.
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March 20, 2018
Answer: Bumps under Tummy Tuck incision This is not an uncommon issue. If it is a suture that is trying to work itself thru, it will do in time. If the suture is palpable then I would go after it and try to remove it. If you cant feel the suture then leaving it alone is the best solution. With time the suture will dissolve and will not cause any further issues.The firm "pebbles" that may be felt under the incision may in fact just be some scar tissue formation around the deep sutures. If that is the case, they will soften and disappear in time. Massaging will help this come along faster.Hope that helps.
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