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Is yellowish skin around my stitches normal?
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Blood: This is probably blood which is being digested. If there is no sign of infection or swelling it is part of healing process.
Answered 5/10/2018
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Probably: My guess is it's staining from the cleansing/disinfecting solution used by the surgeon. But it could also be due to the stitches being tied too tightly. Just to be safe, have your surgeon take a look.
Answered 5/10/2018
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