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marcy78
3 years ago
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Sutures won’t dissolve

If my body is rejecting eternal sutures and they won’t dissolve keep accumulating fluids that thin out my skin and tears and have a open wound that does not want to heal and is causing me much pain theirs no infection but leaks yellow pinkish fluids no foul smell Dr says we need to remove everything implants to let breast heal meanwhile it’s sutures my body is rejecting help

Procedure: Breast Augmentation
Location: Boca Raton, FL

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Karol Gutowski
ASPS Surgeon

Something doesn't sound right. Consider a second opinion.

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Nelson Castillo

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your healing issues. If the implant itself has become contaminated and infected then your surgeon's recommendation is not unusual. That said, if it is just the sutures causing an issue, removal of them may be sufficient and avoidance of implant removal may be entertained. I would seek additional opinions.

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Dennis Hurwitz
ASPS Surgeon
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You appear to have a chronic suture line wound infection. You probably need surgical removal of the wound and all related sutures. Discuss with your surgeon.

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