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  1. What is the difference between Canthopexy vs. Canthoplasty

    Apr 28, 2014 · A canthopexy is a canthal tendon tightening procedure that is performed with a stitch and does not require reconstruction of the lateral canthal tend. Canthoplasty is a lateral …

  2. Liposuction Recovery: What's Normal and What's Not - RealSelf

    Oct 12, 2023 · We asked top plastic surgeons what to expect—and what to watch out for—in the days to weeks following liposuction.

  3. Stitches accidentally left in. What should I do? - RealSelf

    Aug 7, 2015 · The risks of infection, scarring, and pain rise if non-absorbable blue stitches are left in the skin for four weeks. -Infection: Bacteria are more likely to infiltrate the wound and cause …

  4. Can my permanent stitches be removed without being replaced 1 …

    Nov 8, 2024 · After a tummy tuck, most permanent stitches used in deeper layers are meant to hold tissues together long-term and are typically not removed unless complications arise. If …

  5. Find a Trusted Cosmetic Doctor or Plastic Surgeon Near You

    Interested in a cosmetic treatment? Search for a nearby doctor or provider and find the best one for you based on reviews written by RealSelf community members.

  6. Eyelid Surgery: What to Expect, Recovery, Results | RealSelf

    Aug 29, 2025 · Eyelid surgery lifts sagging skin and eliminates eye bags. Find out if it's safe, how long results last, when insurance covers it, and more.

  7. 5 Things to Know About Plastic Surgery Stitches | RealSelf News

    Jul 25, 2022 · Stitches play a crucial role in healing and scar formation after plastic surgery. Here's what you need to know before getting them.

  8. Stitches under healed scar - what can I do to encourage them

    Feb 8, 2024 · The reason that you feel a bump is that the knot of the stitch takes longer to dissolve than the loop of the stitch, because there is simply more suture material there. If at all …

  9. If one stitch popped open, what should I do? - RealSelf

    Aug 5, 2015 · If one stitch popped open and I had the surgery down far away from home what should I do. I can I repair it my self.it's one of my side stitches where my h...

  10. Is This a Suture Abscess? Or Infection? (photo) - RealSelf

    Jul 31, 2012 · The best thing you can do is visit your surgeon. based on the photos you shared, what I can appreciate is a local intolerance at a stitch case.It is not an authentic infection. They …