I took out sutures myself but one didn't come out all the way and is non-disolva!
Question:
I took out sutures myself but one didn't come out all the way and is non-disolvable. Problem?
I had a very deep cut and the doctor used non disolvable stitches. I tried to take them out myself but one of them I cut both ends on accident. I can't get that piece of the stitch out since it retracted back into the wound. Will the remaining suture cause an infection and need to be removed by surgery or can I just leave it and let it heal with it? I'm kind of worried about it.
Answers:
Most likely this will not cause an infection and will eventually work itself out to the skin. This is a similar instance to a splinter. Keep an eye on it and if it gets red, swollen, hot, or painfull, go to your doctor. These types of things usually resolve themselves, but occasionally they can cause a small infection. Keep the area dry and well ventilated, you can also put a little bacitracin on there if so desired.