MaryMartini Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I was wondering if anyone has had experience with Spitting stitches? (where the body pushes undissolved stitches to the surface) My Surgeon has said I should pull the threads with a tweezers and snip them with a scissors, this is a little difficult Just wondering if you did have this what you did about it, how long it lasted for you ect I am using breastfeeding nipple covers and some gauze over the nipple incision area to protect it and a bandage over the crease incision adn clean it with dettol wash and then betadine, its quite the mission after every shower! ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeybaby Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I can't be of much help as I never had this problem... But I remember seeing heaps on the American Just Breast Implants site... And I think you do have to be careful cutting them yourself to avoid infection etc. Perhaps check that site out? It does sound like you're doing everything right though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela82 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Goodness, I would have thought you would have been all healed and over that by now! I guess not... well I don't have too much experience either unfortunately. I would probably get either a very steady handed friend or a nurse to do it for me - I'm too much of a wuss for that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose2704 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Can you get a gp to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakley Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I had 1 external stitch at the end of my incision that needed to be removed on day 7. My doctor said we can do this at home, or see a GP/nurse. After half hour of looking and pulling at it, we decided it was best to get a professional do it and the doctor did it quickly and easily. I would recommend seeing a professional to avoid infection or any further complications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowery Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I don't think it's a big deal. I had a few stitches work themselves out, and I just snipped them off close to the skin as they appeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryMartini Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Its healed really nicely, its just some undissolved stitches working their way out but it does feel weird to go at my new boobies with a tweezers and scissors lol Thanks Flowery thats reassuring, I went to the GP with some that were in a tricky position and she took care of it no problems. I was just wondering how much longer it will go on, Im hoping Im just having a clean out of what left and thats that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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