Is it a big deal if a suture pops and the incision opens slightly?
If your sutures are out and your wound re-opens, it is a big deal. Otherwise, probably not. Usually one suture coming loose or “popping” won’t make too much of a difference if it occurs a few days after your surgery. If your wound is starting to open, call your surgeon. He or she may ask you to come in to be re-stitched, or you may need to keep the incision covered and see if it heals by itself. Don’t touch your open incision unless you have washed your hands thoroughly with an antibacterial soap.
