After having my breasts reduced, I ended up with complications from the disolveable stitches. Five months have past and I still have areas that are erupting with blood and puss. Then I have to go back to my surgeon to get those stitches removed surgically. Are there any alternatives to these stitches, since I am planning on a tummy tuck?
August 7, 2015
Answer: Suture remnants after Tummy Tuck Many patients can develop small wounds from sutures and knots that do not dissolve and erode through the skin. This may be due to the type of suture used or the suturing technique. It often occurs in large incisions seen with breast lifts, breast reductions and tummy tucks. I recommend that you address your concerns with a plastic surgeon prior to surgery.
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Suture remnants after Tummy Tuck Many patients can develop small wounds from sutures and knots that do not dissolve and erode through the skin. This may be due to the type of suture used or the suturing technique. It often occurs in large incisions seen with breast lifts, breast reductions and tummy tucks. I recommend that you address your concerns with a plastic surgeon prior to surgery.
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January 29, 2014
Answer: Previous problems with dissolvable stitches Most of the "spitting" suture problems are related to superficially placed braided vicryl type sutures. You should discuss this concern with your PS. With a tummy tuck you will need some disolveable sutures to be placed. Monofilament sutures placed a bit deeper and with a more buried knot will likely not cause these previous problems. Be certain your PS is aware of your past problems related to this.
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January 29, 2014
Answer: Previous problems with dissolvable stitches Most of the "spitting" suture problems are related to superficially placed braided vicryl type sutures. You should discuss this concern with your PS. With a tummy tuck you will need some disolveable sutures to be placed. Monofilament sutures placed a bit deeper and with a more buried knot will likely not cause these previous problems. Be certain your PS is aware of your past problems related to this.
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