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Removed TT drain and now a stitch is stick inside, what do I do?

I just removed my TT drains first one came out great. 2nd one drain had a stitch (black one not clear ones) that is stuck in my body I

Abdominal stitch bumps 7 years after tummy tuck? (Photo)

I had tummy tuck in 2016 and I'm happy but recently began working out harder than ever and the more my abdominal muscles show the more

6 months post tummy tuck, scar is still red and raw and getting reoccurring sores. What can I do? (photos)

Hi, Im getting a bit concerned now. So initially 3 weeks after my tummy tuck surgery I went septic and was admitted for 5 days. I am now

Spitting stitches 1.5 years post tummy tuck - Is this normal? (photos)

I had my tummy tuck in April of 2021. In August of 2021 my belly button began oozing and my doctor determined that I was spitting a stitch.

Tummy, Love Handles, Inner Thighs - What would be the best treatment options to improve these areas? (Photos)

I am 55, 5'6, 144 clothes, 36dd mentor implants At 24 plastic surgeon said they could remove 2 stretch marks, 54 stitches later, awful, why

How long should I wait after endometriosis removal before proceeding with a tummy tuck and liposuction?

I have endometriosis in my c-section scar but nowhere else. How long should I wait after having lump removed (3-5 stitches) before I can

How likely are the chances of developing skin necrosis after tummy tuck?

I've had 4 c sections and two tummy tucks. After my last baby I now have muscle separation and would like my c section scar revised so I am

3 years post tummy tuck and I still swell badly around the scar. I can see the stitches inside my body. Is this normal? (Photo)

Female, 41, 5'7, 156. I also get hot flashes and feel lethargic sometimes but my PCP says all tests came back fine.

Stitches under healed scar - what can I do to encourage them to dissolve?

6 months post ETT. Healed incision which had numerous spitting stitches that had delayed healing. Now that its fully healed however, there

7 months post op - is swelling normal at this point in recovery? (photos)

Had my procedure 7 months ago, had a large muscle separation from my belly button and upwards but no separation below my belly button. The