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It would be very unusual for an incision to open up years after surgery. For a breast implant I would be concerned about exposure of the implant. You should be examined by your plastic surgeon as soon as possible to exclude implant exposure.
It is extremely unlikely and rare for an incision to open longterm. Frankly, I have never heard of this. Usually by 6 weeks, 80% of the skin tensile strength has returned and the skin should not reopen at this point. I would be concerned about a potential medical reason for delay in wound healing. I would recommend revisiting your plastic surgeon and evaluation by your primary care physician for a potential collagen disorder. Dr. Gill
A little explanation would be helpful--what kind of surgery, what kind of incision, and what are the circumstances? It would be most unusual for an incision to spontaneously re-open after it is well healed.Two centuries ago you would suspect scurvy, but that disease is almost unheard of today. A deep infection may find the path of least resistance to be an old scar. Some more info would allow for a more specific reply. All the best.
Thank you for the question. If it does not improve over the next several months you may need a revision to fix the flat area. Good luck.
As mentioned, your chest wall curves outward and your nipples are on the outside of your breast. If you try to place the implants more in the center, it will only make your nipples look farther out as they will not be centered on the implant, but rather, will be on the outside of the implant....
Any change in your breasts should be brought to the attention of your plastic surgeon. The only way to make the diagnosis is by an in office exam. If this is a hematoma, you will need urgent evacuation to stop bleeding and minimize risk of infection or capsular...
