Breast Lift + Augmentation 2.5 Weeks Ago, Healing Problems?

The left breast has a brown scab looking spot right below the areola. Dr. said that it was from stretching of the skin. She has had me keep it moist with ointment and covering with no stick gauze. I notice some yellowing on parts (not puss) but the brown spot is still there and doesn't seem to be getting better. Any idea what this is and how long it will take to heal? I am worried I will have skin loss although she assured me it didn't look to be necrosis and it's not an actual split or hole.

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Healing problems with breast lift plus implants.

Basically your doctor is right and is giving good advice. But, your concern and question indicate that you feel incompletely educated about what is actually going on (or that perhaps your surgeon's answer is a bit cagy or defensive). So I'll try to help you out. Obviously, the right breast is healing properly without a similar "brown scab looking spot right below the areola." This is how your left breast should look. But, it has an area of incomplete healing (the brown... more

Breast Augmentation with Lift. Questions about healing.

This happens with this operation as the incisions are on tension. It sounds like the plastic surgeon has looked at the situation and decided a reasonable course of action. You are very early into the process. This may take several weeks to resolve. Also you already know that the green or yellow that you see in the wound is most likely not pus, but fibrinous exudate. This is part of healing a wound. Please keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon... more

Healing Problems after Breast Augmentation/Lifting?

Thank you for the question. Some “scabbing” is quite normal after breast lifting surgery. I would treat the area like your plastic surgeon has suggested. Keeping the scab on as long as possible (avoiding manipulation) is in your best interests. This will allow the underlying tissue to heal with the scab serving as a “biological Band-Aid”. I hope this helps.

Concerns about healing of the breast following a breast augmentation and lift

It sounds like you have a healing issue that may end up being of little consequence. Without photos, it is impossible to accurately assess and advise you of your circumstance. From what you related regarding comments made by your plastic surgeon, this does not appear to be a major issue. Therefore, I would suggest continuing to follow her recommendations along with close follow up. Ask her questions if you do not understand what exactly is going on.

Breast lift and augmentation

Without seeing photos it is difficult to say what you have on your breast and how best to treat it. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Augmentation and Lift, now with small wound post-op

This is a common situation post-op on a lift and augmentation combined, I always tell my patients there will be some type of small wound healing and this usually resolves in 2-4 weeks. Your surgeon seems to be handling the situation wonderfully, continue to follow post op instructions and in time this will heal and you will look great!