I don't know what this is on my inscission I had a breast lift and augmentation done a month ago and I don't know what this is my dr said to put ointment on it that I got for the other boob when I split a stitch. He also tried to see if a stich was coming out he could not pull anything out. Has anyone seen this before and if so what is it will it go away?
Answer: Blue area on incision Two things cause the kind of blue in your photo: glue, and suture (or stitch.) A month out is a little late for glue...so it's probably a stitch.It is not uncommon for a stitch to start pushing towards the surface instead of being absorbed. The treatment for this is to remove the stitch at the right time. Once it is very close to the skin, the normal enzymes that we want to break down that material can't go to work. Overall, I don't think this will change your result much--it's a common thing to happen, and unfortunately part of surgery sometimes. If the scar isn't as perfect as you and your surgeon want, you can consider laser...but only much later when your body has done its healing work.If the area turns read or looks like fluid is coming out, this is a sign to see your surgeon. Hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Blue area on incision Two things cause the kind of blue in your photo: glue, and suture (or stitch.) A month out is a little late for glue...so it's probably a stitch.It is not uncommon for a stitch to start pushing towards the surface instead of being absorbed. The treatment for this is to remove the stitch at the right time. Once it is very close to the skin, the normal enzymes that we want to break down that material can't go to work. Overall, I don't think this will change your result much--it's a common thing to happen, and unfortunately part of surgery sometimes. If the scar isn't as perfect as you and your surgeon want, you can consider laser...but only much later when your body has done its healing work.If the area turns read or looks like fluid is coming out, this is a sign to see your surgeon. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation Incision Is Blue See your surgeon for an evaluation. From your photos it appears the healing areas are very thin, and the wound appears to have opened. If this is from the stitch spitting, and the wound is superficial, it should help well with the ointment. However, if the wound is deeper, it could put your implant in jeopardy. Don't touch the area with fingernails, don't have pets near you, and see your surgeon until it has healed.The link below shows a breast augmentation case without a llift after complete healing. From the photo would can see that sometimes combining a breast lift with a breast augmentation at the same time can be associated with a higher complication rate, since a breast lift has more incisions and is more likely to have small areas of delayed healing.Good luck!
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December 1, 2014
Answer: Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation Incision Is Blue See your surgeon for an evaluation. From your photos it appears the healing areas are very thin, and the wound appears to have opened. If this is from the stitch spitting, and the wound is superficial, it should help well with the ointment. However, if the wound is deeper, it could put your implant in jeopardy. Don't touch the area with fingernails, don't have pets near you, and see your surgeon until it has healed.The link below shows a breast augmentation case without a llift after complete healing. From the photo would can see that sometimes combining a breast lift with a breast augmentation at the same time can be associated with a higher complication rate, since a breast lift has more incisions and is more likely to have small areas of delayed healing.Good luck!
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March 24, 2015
Answer: Reassurance and keep your doctor informed As you have heard or are aware, it is not uncommon for sutures to spit or for surgical wounds to have small openings during the healing process.As long as your implant is covered with healthy tissue, you should do just fine. Please let your surgeon know immediately if you notice any changes.With time, I would anticipate your scars will look the same on both sidesBest of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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March 24, 2015
Answer: Reassurance and keep your doctor informed As you have heard or are aware, it is not uncommon for sutures to spit or for surgical wounds to have small openings during the healing process.As long as your implant is covered with healthy tissue, you should do just fine. Please let your surgeon know immediately if you notice any changes.With time, I would anticipate your scars will look the same on both sidesBest of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Blue Like the stitch that spit this may also represent a stitch with old blood around it and hopefully will heal with the same ointment and tincture of time but keep you surgeon informedDr Corbin
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Blue Like the stitch that spit this may also represent a stitch with old blood around it and hopefully will heal with the same ointment and tincture of time but keep you surgeon informedDr Corbin
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