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Is this a suture abscess or a possible infection? (Photo)

I had a tummy tuck April 15th... everything went well until 2 weeks ago when I noticed a spot about 1/2 an inch in length with some puss. I

Suture Abscess--dig It out or Leave It Alone?

I am 4 weeks post FTT. At my day 5 doctor visit, we noticed a red bump at the top of the incision. I figured it was a stitch coming out,

Stitch abscess... is this common? 3 months post-op.

Went to see my PS yesterday for my 12 week visit. I told me I have a stitch abscess on outer right side of my incision. So bummed all has

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Dehiscence? Or just stitch abscess? Scared! (Photo)

I am 25 days postop. On day 19 (top photo) I noticed a suture abscess. The middle picture was taken yesterday am and the bottom one this

I feel stitches poking me inside my skin. Is this normal ? (Tummy tuck)

Hello, I had a full tummy tuck 2 months and half and i started to feel stitches poking me inside my skin. I had a stitch abscess a month

What should I do with my stitch abscess? (Photos)

I haf a TT 5 weeks ago and i developed a stitch absses according my surgeon. He said that i should put gauze and let it bc the stitch came

Does This Look Like a Bad Tummy Tuck? Will I Need Surgery Again? (photo)

I had abdominalplasty Oct. 31, 2012. There were issues with drainage tubes and pain management! My doctor refused to prescribe me

Suture abscess, spitting stitches, infection after tummy tuck. Can this be fixed so I can go on with my life? (Photo)

Is there a surgical quick fix for suture abcess that has left open wound, spitting stitches and infection 5 weeks out from full tummy tuck?

Abscess After Tummy Tuck. How is This Treated?

I am six weeks post op and my belly button is seeping dark, smelly fluid. I have a 2 inch opening at the scar that is taking a long time

Dissolveable Stitches Causing Abscess 5 Yrs Post-op?

I had a tummy tuck & breast lift/augmentation after losing a large amount of weight. My tummy tuck line never smoothed and was filled