Suture Removal Procedure- 80 Questions Answered

I need advise. My son who is 7.5yrs underwent femur bone implant surgery. He went through suture procedure. His surgeon is in US currently. A portion of suture has got into his skin like a sting. A thread size puss formation around it. Please advise

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Dr. Ritesh Nazareth Orthopedist | Mumbai

See another doc now, u can't wait till ur surgeon comes back from usa ... Read More

Is it normal to have little bleeding during suture removal? What to do of bleeding continues ? Thank you

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Dr. Satish Bhardwaj Dentist | Jaipur

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It’s very normal to have some bleeding. Nothing to worry. ... Read More

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For removal of suture post wisdom tooth extraction, local anaesthesia is required? Is there any further healing involved?

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Dr. Satish Bhardwaj Dentist | Jaipur

If your pain threshold is low you take ask for tropical anesthesia, rather than an injection. Normally we would not advise any form of anesthesia. Healing is a continuous process. It will take 6-8 wee ... Read More

Hi doctor My son got a deep laceration on eye brow which was stitched with non dissolvable suture and was removed 15 days ago...but now I could notice a stitch left unremoved ...photo been uploaded so pls tell what should be done futher?

Asked for Male, 40 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Gautam General Physician | Ranchi

Photo not uploaded. If suture material is left then you need to get it removed. ... Read More

Please help me with the procedure that is followed for the DJ stent removal. Is anaesthesia given?? How much does it hurt? And what to expect after stent removal?

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Dr. Anuj Kumar Urologist | Faridabad

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Only local anaesthetia Mild pain ... Read More

My daughter undergone surgery for atrial septal defect midway sternal incision do I need to remove suture or it absorbable.

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Dr. Sudipto Bhattacharya Cardiac Surgeon | Kolkata

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Unless we see the chest, it is difficult to know whether absorbable or non absorbable stitches were used. ... Read More

I had a glass cut wound on my finger and sutures were removed two days back ( photo attached). How should I care for the wound post suture removal. Should betadine solution or dettol be used for cleaning it. Should I cover it with bandage? When can I start using Mederma?

Asked for Male, 33 Years 363 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

Keep it open, maintain hygiene and apply ointment t bact ... Read More

Got my mucocele removed from left side of the lower lip and both the sutures came off. Incision is closed and no swelling or extra pain. Any advice?

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Dr. Sharn Pal Sandhu General Physician | New Delhi

From your description ( in the absence of any picture) it appears that the mucocele on the lower lip was a tiny one (as per your words, the incision is closed.). In such a scenario, it shall heal by i ... Read More

Hi, My mother went throught a minor surgery post mascetomy for breast cancer. It was a minor surgery (breast only) and her sutures were removed too. But after a month now she can feel a thread like near the incision. Her wounds have healed. Our treating doctor isn't available for 2 weeks. Can this spit suture be removed by a general physician docto

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Dr. Havisha Internal Medicine | Hyderabad

It’s better if the surgeon attends to it ... Read More

Hi doctor I had a corn removal procedure three weeks back. Doctor told me the skin will come off on its own. I am applying florouracil ointment every night. However, the hard skin is not coming off. But there is no pain even if i press it. Is this normal?

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Dr. Wajid Ali Anwar Plastic Surgeon | Hyderabad

It's not clear if the corn was removed completely in which case you shouldn't need any prolonged medical treatment. ... Read More

My daughter is 9 days old. Paedeatrician has recommended to start calcimax P 2.5 ml twice daily for 3 months and says suture is wide open. Is wide open suture cause of concern? Should calcimax be started ?

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Dr. Prithvi Pediatrician | Bangalore

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Hello Sutures are the natural gaps between the bones of the baby’s skull. They allow brain growth and molding during birth. Wide sutures are common in newborns and usually not serious Calcimax-P con ... Read More

I have lipoma adjacent to my right ear and just above the neck. Do I need to remove it?? If it's want to be removed what is the procedure? Which specialist i need to consult?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

No medicine for it. If no problem it will remain or better to go for procedure. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, due to diabetic complications I had to undergo circumcision on 15/04/24...now it's been more than 2.5 months but my sutures has not fallen yet. I am really worried please advice.

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Dr. Anantbir Singh Lubana Urologist | Ludhiana

Consult online ... Read More

My child have small bump on lip this is not watery with white veins around it I uploaded the image of it It is on sutures point .Plastic surgery sutures done befor 30 days bcz of small accident .normal sweeling on lips from the day of suturing .no other symptoms We r worried about that white veins around bump and also in my village there is no pe

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Dr. Sravani Kotamsetti Pediatrician | Kakinada

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It's nothing serious...will subside on its own. Not related to sutures If its paining can apply mucopain gel. ... Read More

Hi..My husband had a stent procedure done for removal of kidney stone. Half anesthesia was give to him on spinal cord. After discharge he got neck pain and we got to know that its side effect of anesthesia. How many days it will take to recover from this side effect? And what is required to be done?

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Dr. Jatin Soni Urologist | Chennai

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It should go slowly. Nothing to worry it happens due to positioning given for performing surgery But if its paining more or persisting fir longer duration plz contact ortho doctor once ... Read More

After completed 1 year of c section... Last 15 days i feel severe left side lower back pain and left side suture above area are pain... Wt is the reason... Pls suggest

Asked for Female, 31 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

Could be Calcium or vit d deficiency Hope ur taking calcium supplements if ur lactating Get ur vit d levels checked ... Read More

Which type of suture used in pediatric heart surgery of atrial septal defect midway incision.absorbable or non absorbable.

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Dr. Sudipto Bhattacharya Cardiac Surgeon | Kolkata

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Non absorbable of course for closing the defect in the heart. Absorbable subcutaneous stitches for skin closure. ... Read More

Which type of suture used in child heart surgery midway sternal incision for atrial septal defect. Absorbable or non absorbable.

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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta Urologist | Kota

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Consult to cardiosurgeon ... Read More

My baby had atrial septal defect closure by surgery on 14/2/2023 my question is which type of suture used in heart surgery of child.do I need to remove it.

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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Cardiothoracic opinion ... Read More

Two years back I had removed a small lipoma with 3 or 4 sutures. Small suture remains in the wound sticking out. Thought this would dissolve with time. But now small amount of blood is coming from it. Kindly advise what I have to do now?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Sai Dhuri General Physician | Ratnagiri

Need to see the picture of wound area ... Read More

Hi!am preg with twins thru ivf!got cervical suture at 3rd month.now am entering 6th month.till now no prob.is it necessary to sleep in elevated position with pillow beneath?! Will it cause any prob if I sleep in comfortable position?!

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect please ... Read More

Dear team, As per the 1st snapshot there was a suture clearly visible, however today suture was removed by it own,should I worry here Secondly ,As of now not able to keep foot on floor or a bed,sharing the updated snapshot. Accident date-3rd August 2021 Can you please suggest how much time should it take for start walking as it pains a lot while tr

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I have a mole of around 3mm nearby my nose. I want to get it removed. What is the procedure and cost of mole removal process.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Yawar Nissar Plastic Surgeon | Srinagar

Kindly send relevant photographs and consult online for proper advice. ... Read More

What is the procedure for mole removal and will there be any scars left behind and what is the cost of the procedure? Thanks in advance

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Surgery is the best option.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I got recent hymenoplasty done with vicry suture Not vicryl rapid. How long will suture take to disappear?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 311 Views v

Dr. Panchani Gynecologist | Surat

Hi good morning Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur surgery so I can help you. Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur quary and advise you accordingly prac.to ... Read More

I have to get hymenoplasty done . Docotr said it's done with vicryl suture . How much time will it take for suture to disappear ? How much time should be there between marriage and hymenoplasty

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Dr. Tanuja H Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

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You can get it anytime if you have problems with intercourse It will take around 2 weeks to disappear ... Read More

Time it will take to completely remove a 3 tattoo and would there be any problem because of the procedure in Indian Defence selection

Asked for Female, 22 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

It depends on the size and depth of tattoo. There should not be any problems with selection after complete removal ... Read More

How is suturing done by plastic surgeon different from that done by emergency doctors , is there any difference on the scarring?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Ashish Srivastava General Physician | Noida

Usually sutures done by plastic surgeons leaves less mark after healing ... Read More

Wat are the procedures avaliable to remove warts. Any side effects? and any possibility of reoccurrence of it.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I got cesarean 3 years back, took proper measures as prescribed by doctors, started basic zumba last week, now my suture site is paining..it started from left side of the incision to right side now. I really don't understand what is going on. Please help.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

Get an ultrasound done ... Read More

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I need advise. My son who is 7.5yrs underwent femur bone implant surgery. He went through suture procedure. His surgeon is in US currently. A portion of suture has got into his skin like a sting. A thread size puss formation around it. Please advise

Is it normal to have little bleeding during suture removal? What to do of bleeding continues ? Thank you

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For removal of suture post wisdom tooth extraction, local anaesthesia is required? Is there any further healing involved?

Hi doctor My son got a deep laceration on eye brow which was stitched with non dissolvable suture and was removed 15 days ago...but now I could notice a stitch left unremoved ...photo been uploaded so pls tell what should be done futher?

Please help me with the procedure that is followed for the DJ stent removal. Is anaesthesia given?? How much does it hurt? And what to expect after stent removal?

My daughter undergone surgery for atrial septal defect midway sternal incision do I need to remove suture or it absorbable.

I had a glass cut wound on my finger and sutures were removed two days back ( photo attached). How should I care for the wound post suture removal. Should betadine solution or dettol be used for cleaning it. Should I cover it with bandage? When can I start using Mederma?

Got my mucocele removed from left side of the lower lip and both the sutures came off. Incision is closed and no swelling or extra pain. Any advice?

Hi doctor I had a corn removal procedure three weeks back. Doctor told me the skin will come off on its own. I am applying florouracil ointment every night. However, the hard skin is not coming off. But there is no pain even if i press it. Is this normal?

My daughter is 9 days old. Paedeatrician has recommended to start calcimax P 2.5 ml twice daily for 3 months and says suture is wide open. Is wide open suture cause of concern? Should calcimax be started ?

I have lipoma adjacent to my right ear and just above the neck. Do I need to remove it?? If it's want to be removed what is the procedure? Which specialist i need to consult?

Hi Doctor, due to diabetic complications I had to undergo circumcision on 15/04/24...now it's been more than 2.5 months but my sutures has not fallen yet. I am really worried please advice.

Hi..My husband had a stent procedure done for removal of kidney stone. Half anesthesia was give to him on spinal cord. After discharge he got neck pain and we got to know that its side effect of anesthesia. How many days it will take to recover from this side effect? And what is required to be done?

After completed 1 year of c section... Last 15 days i feel severe left side lower back pain and left side suture above area are pain... Wt is the reason... Pls suggest

Which type of suture used in pediatric heart surgery of atrial septal defect midway incision.absorbable or non absorbable.

Which type of suture used in child heart surgery midway sternal incision for atrial septal defect. Absorbable or non absorbable.

My baby had atrial septal defect closure by surgery on 14/2/2023 my question is which type of suture used in heart surgery of child.do I need to remove it.

Two years back I had removed a small lipoma with 3 or 4 sutures. Small suture remains in the wound sticking out. Thought this would dissolve with time. But now small amount of blood is coming from it. Kindly advise what I have to do now?

Hi!am preg with twins thru ivf!got cervical suture at 3rd month.now am entering 6th month.till now no prob.is it necessary to sleep in elevated position with pillow beneath?! Will it cause any prob if I sleep in comfortable position?!

I have a mole of around 3mm nearby my nose. I want to get it removed. What is the procedure and cost of mole removal process.

What is the procedure for mole removal and will there be any scars left behind and what is the cost of the procedure? Thanks in advance

I got recent hymenoplasty done with vicry suture Not vicryl rapid. How long will suture take to disappear?

I have to get hymenoplasty done . Docotr said it's done with vicryl suture . How much time will it take for suture to disappear ? How much time should be there between marriage and hymenoplasty

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Hi Doctor, I got cesarean 3 years back, took proper measures as prescribed by doctors, started basic zumba last week, now my suture site is paining..it started from left side of the incision to right side now. I really don't understand what is going on. Please help.

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