Spitting Sutures

Today, we’re talking about spitting sutures, which is when your internal stitches pop up through your skin… not exactly where we want them to be. It’s not as harrowing as it sounds and can often get misdiagnosed as something more nefarious by those not in the know. We explain how common spitting sutures are, how to know if you actually have one, and why we would never prescribe antibiotics just for kicks. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Types Of Sutures In Surgery 01:49 What are Spitting Sutures? 03:07 Spitting Sutures Causes? 03:53 Infection VS Suture Dissolving 05:15 Infection Occurrence 06:31 Non Dissolvable Sutures 06:47 Origin Of Dissolvable Sutures 07:55 Scar Revision Check up At Six Weeks 09:30 Worth Worrying About? 10:26 Aftercare and Antibiotics If you want to see more of our content or more of our plastic surgeon's before and afters explore our socials here: Website: https://www.replasticsurgery.com.au/ Instagram:   / re.plasticsurgery   Podcast: https://tr.ee/isr2RMGjm3 Re. Girls Facebook Group: https://tr.ee/IiUO_GrufZ Re. Plastic Surgery Facebook:   / re.plasticsurgerymelbourne   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Images and videos on this page are published with the consent of our patients and depict surgeries performed by Dr. Richard Bloom (MED0001151476) and Dr. Kim Taylor (MED0001219365), registered medical practitioners with specialist registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery. The depicted results are unique to each individual and influenced by factors such as genetics, diet, and lifestyle, and therefore do not represent or constitute a guarantee of similar surgical results or outcomes for every patient. Every surgical or invasive procedure carries inherent risks, including with complications and recovery. Those risks will be comprehensively explained by a qualified doctor in consultation prior to your agreement to the procedure. Before embarking on your surgical journey, it is crucial to seek medical advice from a qualified health practitioner. The content on our page is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. Further information, including in relation to risks, can be accessed via our website (replasticsurgery.com.au/risks).