5 weeks post op, will the stitches dissolve eventually or do I need too get it removed?

If the suture is clear, it is most likely dissolving type suture. If it is opaque black or blue, it likely needs to be removed. Follow up with your surgeon and have him/her assess the issue. If a stitch needs to be removed, it will not be a big deal and should not hurt to have it taken out. 

Sutures generally dissolve on their own. However, you should ask your surgeon what sutures were used for you. 

It depeneds on what type of sutures were used. It is bested to follow up with your surgeon as he or she knows what was exactly used.

Hello!  Thank you for your question.  Typically, sutures used for reapproximation of the skin are absorbable and do not need to be removed.  However, your surgeon will know which type was used - but at 5 weeks out, they are likely absorbable.  Given the description, it may be wise to have your surgeon evaluate your incision to examine for this "spitting" suture.  In the meantime, good local wound care is recommended.  Best wishes!

It is not uncommon to "see a stitch" or sometimes "feel a stitch" in the incision after breast augmentation as you describe.  I would agree that it is best to notify your plastic surgeon and have he or she evaluate it as to whether it is dissolvable or not. If it is is colored (black or blue) then it is not likely a dissolvable stitch and can easily be removed by your plastic surgeon.  Sometimes it is actually the "deeper" stitches that can work themselves up to the surface (like a splinter).  Either way, please notify your plastic surgeon so they can evaluate it.  Do not try to deal with it yourself.  I utilize all dissolvable sutures in my patients and if they feel something at this time period, I go ahead and clip it if it is bothering the patient even if it is dissolvable. I hope this helps!

Thank you for your question.  The best thing for you to do at this point is to call your doctors office and find out whether they  used dissolve able sutures or not.  At 5 weeks post-operative the stitches should have been removed or dissolved at this point.  You should schedule an appointment with your doctor, and they can remove the sutures in their office.  Again, contact your PS office for an appointment as soon as you can.If you would like additional information regarding breast augmentation and recovery, you can download a free copy of my Breast Augmentation Planner aBetterBreast.com.  Best of luck to you!

Whether or not it is a stitch that is supposed to dissolve but it is visible or it is a stitch that is supposed to be removed, you should not do this yourself.  Your surgeon can take care of this for you.  You may not feel anything if there is still some numbness present! 

Congratulations on your recent surgery.  Its best to schedule a review with your surgeon to determine the best course of action.  Occasionally the dissolvable stitches "pop" out and they can easily be removed in your surgeons rooms without any discomfort.

Most dissolvable stitches will dissolve by 6 weeks, however, what you have described can happen and is normally taken care of in the office.  I would advise contacting your PS and seeking advice,  as he/she knows which sutures were used and your case history. Best wishes, 

Types of sutures used will vary from one plastic surgeon to another; therefore, best to run this question (better yet to be seen) by your plastic surgeon. Generally speaking, sutures that will have needed removal, will likely have been removed by now. Best wishes.