825 cc Motiva breast implants, stitches popping up

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Hello...i had a reconstructive under the muscle breast augmentation in 15th of March ..I had all my stitches removed 1 month after the surgery . Few days ago i noticed stitches popping up under my breast ...it's been 11 weeks after the post up could you please advise me , should i leave the stitches in or should i seek for professional help to have them removed ?!

F. Ryan Wermeling, MD · Answer

The skin was closed in several layers over the implant in order to protect the implant and have the best healing.  It's not uncommon for the absorbable sutures in the deeper layers of skin to get pushed to the surface before they're completely dissolved by the body.  Occasionally these sutures will fall out completely with some massage over the site of suture.  If you're still in contact with your reconstructive surgeon it would be best to discuss her or his preference for scar massage over the incision site.
The vast majority of the time this spitting sutures resolve completely without any incident.  But do keep an eye on the spot to ensure there is no redness or pain that continues to worsen.  This would be a reason to get in touch with your surgeon sooner.

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