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Incision Opened 3 Weeks After Breast Lift

asked 1 year ago by sarahinnc in charlotte
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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I had lift on 6/14. I had implants on 3/10/10 and doctor didnt like the position the implant was in because I had lost 160lbs from weight loss surgery. I am 23 days out and under my left breast I have an opening that has a puss like substance coming from it. Here's a picture. What could it be? Do I have an infection?

4 answers to Incision Opened 3 Weeks After Breast Lift

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Incision Problem after Breast Augmentation/Lifting?

Thank you for the question. Superficial separation of incision lines happen occasionally after breast augmentation/lifting operations. Most of the time these incisions go on to heal nicely without further intervention ( except possible suture removal). However, infrequently, an underlying implant may be involved; this becomes a much more serious problem. Generally, close follow-up with the plastic surgeon involved is important to help with management of the incision line,... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift wound opended up and is draining

IT appears that you have wound breakdown at the junction of the vertical and horizontal scars. This is extremely common and typically resolves wihtin 3 weeks with conservative wound care and removal of any protruding sutures. Your surgeon should be made aware to evaluate the underlying implant and the use of antibiotics which is controversial. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift and implants

It is hard to say what is in the photograph.  Small wound breakdowns usually heal on their own. If you have an implant and there is adequate soft tissue coverage usually this is not a problem.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Lower Wound Separation after a Breast Lift

As I understand it you lost 160 pounds after which you had a Breast Augmentation in March and three months later you had a Breast Lift. Your photograph is blurry but appears to demonstrate a chronic separation at the junction of the vertical scar and the transverse under the breast breast lift scar (in a inverted T). This area has the highest tension and as a result the poorest blood supply. If you did not have an implant underneath I would nor be as concerned since the vast majority... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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