When do dissolvable stitches disappear? 1 month post-op. (photo)

It is hard to believe that wounds like this will eventually heal but they will unless there is some underlying problem like infection or severe malnutrition.  I would advise you to see a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for wound treatment and monitoring.  Plastic s...

Thank you for your question and the photos you provided.  Although wound separation can be common after surgery, you want to have your surgeon examine you and help with wound debridements. You may end up seeing your surgical team weekly to help address this issue until it is resolved. Make su...

Great question! It sounds as if you’re far enough out from your surgery that you are healed and back to regular activities. I would say that yes, drinking alcohol is fine at this point, but be aware of any potential side effects if you are still taking pain medications or any other prescriptions.

Thank you for your question and photos,    The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eliminated. The areola i...

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. In general, I recommend that patients wait 3 months before undergoing any tattoos. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system ...

Should be dressed as they act like popped pimples and will drain as the process progresses.  Best to ask your surgeon but most would dress such wounds with ointment and dressings until they resolve/heal.  And make sure you can avoid the sutures in the future if its truly a reaction to them and n...