What is the likelihood of having an allergic reaction to dissolvable sutures and what are the options for rectifying? (Photo)

July 31, 2014
Asked By:Cjm1 in Harrisburg, PA

I am 3wks post of upper blepharoplasty. I have distinct hard ridge at suture line, and knots where internal sutures are. I had spit out one suture. The area is sore, swollen LN, low grade fever. On antibiotics since procedure as surgeon's partner 4 days ago had opened small area to ensure no permanent stitches left in. He kept me on abx prevent infection of opened area. F/U w/ my surgeon next wk.

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