I had implants 12 years ago over the muscle and it was amazing. They looked great, recovery was 2 days. They started to look very firm and fake and it appeared I had some scar tissue. Therefore, I decided to go under the muscle. It's been a nightmare. Pain still after 4 weeks, they sit very high, they look uneven and when I lean forward the skin hangs giving it a tubular look. I wear a painful band at night, I do massages all the time and now after 4 weeks my incision reopened. Is this normal? Should I avoid working out?
Answer: Incision Opened After Breast Augmentation
A small and superficial opening may be due to a suture working its way out. However, you should notify your surgeon to make sure it is no more serious.
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A small and superficial opening may be due to a suture working its way out. However, you should notify your surgeon to make sure it is no more serious.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast incision opening Thank you for your question and for sharing your experience with us. You will find that every few days the wound will get smaller. Once the wound closes, it will go through a great deal of remodelling and in many cases become very acceptable in appearance. If there is a remaining indentation or widening of the scar that is unacceptable, then I would recommend waiting six months to year before undergoing any minor revision. I would avoid working out until several weeks after the incision closes or until you get the go ahead from your surgeon. It is important that you stay in touch with your surgeon throughout this process.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast incision opening Thank you for your question and for sharing your experience with us. You will find that every few days the wound will get smaller. Once the wound closes, it will go through a great deal of remodelling and in many cases become very acceptable in appearance. If there is a remaining indentation or widening of the scar that is unacceptable, then I would recommend waiting six months to year before undergoing any minor revision. I would avoid working out until several weeks after the incision closes or until you get the go ahead from your surgeon. It is important that you stay in touch with your surgeon throughout this process.
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December 10, 2011
Answer: Incision Opening after Revisionary Surgery
Thank you for the question.
I am sorry to hear about the complications you are experiencing after revisionary breast surgery. Keep in mind that the operation you have undergone is significantly more complicated ( and generally has a longer “recovery time”) compared to first time breast augmentation surgery. Converting breast implant position and management of the overlying skin and breast tissue can be a challenging operation and generally does involve a several month period of healing and skin redraping etc.
How serious of a problem the incision opening is will depend on physical examination. I would suggest close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to answer questions much more precisely.
Best wishes.
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Answer: Incision Opening after Revisionary Surgery
Thank you for the question.
I am sorry to hear about the complications you are experiencing after revisionary breast surgery. Keep in mind that the operation you have undergone is significantly more complicated ( and generally has a longer “recovery time”) compared to first time breast augmentation surgery. Converting breast implant position and management of the overlying skin and breast tissue can be a challenging operation and generally does involve a several month period of healing and skin redraping etc.
How serious of a problem the incision opening is will depend on physical examination. I would suggest close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to answer questions much more precisely.
Best wishes.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Incision opening
An incision opening can be many different things at many different levels. Uusally at 4 weeks it is possibly a suture extrusion. If there is drainage it may be more significant and the implant can become exposed. The best thing to do it see your surgeon to be evaluated.
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Incision opening
An incision opening can be many different things at many different levels. Uusally at 4 weeks it is possibly a suture extrusion. If there is drainage it may be more significant and the implant can become exposed. The best thing to do it see your surgeon to be evaluated.
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December 10, 2011
Answer: Breast Augmentation Incision Opening
Most likely an incisional opening after four weeks at the lower breast fold is superficial and does not extend deep and expose the implant. I would get evaluated by your plastic surgeon to make sure it is just that. Until you get evaluated, I would stop massaging and banding to avoid any undue stress on the incisional opening. Otherwise there is a big difference between implants that were initially placed above the muscle and changing them years laters due to capsular problems to a submuscular position. They are not comparable operations in terms of recovery.
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December 10, 2011
Answer: Breast Augmentation Incision Opening
Most likely an incisional opening after four weeks at the lower breast fold is superficial and does not extend deep and expose the implant. I would get evaluated by your plastic surgeon to make sure it is just that. Until you get evaluated, I would stop massaging and banding to avoid any undue stress on the incisional opening. Otherwise there is a big difference between implants that were initially placed above the muscle and changing them years laters due to capsular problems to a submuscular position. They are not comparable operations in terms of recovery.
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