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Regarding surgery stitches

2023-05-05 13:35:50
Sir/ma'am My father had a discharging puss sinus (tract) in his face on cheek region for which he underwent surgery. He got 5 stitches after surgery 7 days ago. Today our doctor removed only 2 stitches and 3 to be removed on Monday. Sir my query is , is the wound healthy? I have attached pic ,there is some yellow thing under skin from where stitches removed pls guide what is this and is this normal?
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Wound is not great !!

Answered2023-05-06 03:06:23

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Seems to be infection is there as per 1st image.. connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

Answered2023-05-05 16:32:01

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