Regular Member Stevelkinevil Posted April 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted April 3, 2011 I am about 1 month since the surgery, so early this morning the back of my head was itchy i scratched it (they said this was fine after my stitches came out) So Im scratching and feel this big piece of something on the donor scar, well figured it was a scab, but after feeling it with my fingers more closely it felt like a knot. So I went into the bathroom and cut it off with scissors. Sure enough it was a knot, of white thread, they used black to do the outer closure (trico closure was done). So im concerned, why are the supposed dissolving stitches from under the skin coming through? When my GF got home she took a look and there is a small hole in the back of my head, deep enough she can see into it. This is really freaking me out and no one is in the office till Monday morning! should I be worried? go to the Emergency room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stevelkinevil Posted April 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 3, 2011 BTW its about the size of a pin hole, or small picture nail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 You should be able to wait until Monday because it is relatively common for a knot that does not dissolve properly to rise to the surface. It is your bodies way of saying this knot is not dissolving so we are getting rid of it. As long as there is no drainage or major tenderness I do not think there would be much they could do for you in the ER. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stevelkinevil Posted April 4, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2011 thank you so much for your reply. I will call them tomorrow but sounds like its not a biggie. Again TY for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RodG Posted April 4, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hi, About 15 years ago I had groin surgery as a result of a sporting injury and the surgeon used dissovable stitches. Almost 2 weeks after the surgery I had a similiar situation and pulled on what appeared to be a knot and a piece of string about 1/2 inch came out of my leg. I personally wouldn't worry too much about it but do get it checked out. Damn HT's the anxiety level goes so high after the procedure :eek:. Regards Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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