Will these spitting sutures 7 weeks post tummy tuck ever heal? (Photos)

Sorry for the problem.Most superficial wounds or spitting stitches heal quickly with the care your surgeon has implemented.If the incision continues to stay red and oozing, then you might want to ask your surgeon to perform a cotton swab culture of the drainage to determine if any bacteria are present. If bacteria are identified, then the test will determine which antibiotic will be most effective. Remember, not all antibiotics work on every wound infection.Sometimes, appropriate antibiotics are necessary to help a wound heal.Good Luck.

Dear jeremiah123,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would agree that this appears to be some irritation from suture material. The quickest thing is likely to remove the suture and then let the area heal. If the suture is dissolvable, it might go away with time but this might take longer. The best thing you can do is to keep in touch with your board certified plastic surgeon and follow his instructions. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. It appears that removal of your suture is likely the best course of action to allow your body to fully heal.  At times sutures can become infected and the body wants to push it out, similar to when your finger gets a splinter.  I would have your surgeon remove the stitch and you should see the area heal quickly thereafter.  Hope this helps.

Thanks for your inquiry, it should eventually dissolve, ask your surgeon about using some hydrogen peroxide to help.

Yes the area will heal with time. Your body will either absorb the suture or continue pushing it toward the surface where your surgeon can remove it. Continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and keep all follow up appointments so the area can be monitored.