Two years ago I had excess breast tissue removed from my armpit. There have always been a few "pucker" points along the incision line. This past week, this pimple like sac formed (if I press on it, it drains pus and then is full again the next day). Is this an ingrown hair that's caused an infection or a suture coming out?
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Answer: ‘Spitting’ Stitch jver. It is possible that you are experiencing either an absorbable stitch that is spitting or coming out of your body prior to absorption or an ingrown hair. Start with warm soaks two or three times a day and see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible for further treatment. Good luck.
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Answer: ‘Spitting’ Stitch jver. It is possible that you are experiencing either an absorbable stitch that is spitting or coming out of your body prior to absorption or an ingrown hair. Start with warm soaks two or three times a day and see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible for further treatment. Good luck.
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May 21, 2018
Answer: Pus Your sutures have probably long dissolved, but you could have an ingrown hair or infected sweat gland. Please see your doctor for proper treatment and antibiotics.
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Answer: Pus Your sutures have probably long dissolved, but you could have an ingrown hair or infected sweat gland. Please see your doctor for proper treatment and antibiotics.
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Answer: Spitting Stitches after Breast Surgery Dear jver,Thank you for your question. Any absorbable stitches that were placed should be gone 2 years after surgery. If your surgeon used permanent stitches underneath the skin, or some stitches were left inadvertently, you could develop a stitch abscess 2 years out. It could also be an ingrown hair. Treat it with warm compresses, and if it does not resolve I would recommend visiting your surgeon. Hope this helps.Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Answer: Spitting Stitches after Breast Surgery Dear jver,Thank you for your question. Any absorbable stitches that were placed should be gone 2 years after surgery. If your surgeon used permanent stitches underneath the skin, or some stitches were left inadvertently, you could develop a stitch abscess 2 years out. It could also be an ingrown hair. Treat it with warm compresses, and if it does not resolve I would recommend visiting your surgeon. Hope this helps.Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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June 11, 2018
Answer: Is this a spitting stitch 2 years after surgery? If your surgeon used absorbable stitches, any remnants would
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June 11, 2018
Answer: Is this a spitting stitch 2 years after surgery? If your surgeon used absorbable stitches, any remnants would
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