I recently had a breast augmentation and made a large jump from 300ccs to 875ccs. Two weeks after my surgery I developed a discolored area underneath my right breast. The area has gotten worse over the course of 2months, my skin went from white (blanched) to purple to black and scabby. My PS told me that it is probably one of the most bizarre things he has seen. I have seen a dermatologist who said the tissue was necrotic, but necrosis normally sets in 2-3 days after surgery. I'm very worried.
Answer: Breast implants can be too large.
It appears as though you have a significant problem. Implants that are too large can create pressure necrosis. You should see your surgeon immediately.
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It appears as though you have a significant problem. Implants that are too large can create pressure necrosis. You should see your surgeon immediately.
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I would return to your plastic surgeon ASAP. It appears as though the implant might need to be removed the skin closed up over a smaller implant.
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I would return to your plastic surgeon ASAP. It appears as though the implant might need to be removed the skin closed up over a smaller implant.
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January 6, 2016
Answer: What is Making the Tissue on my Right Breast Turn Black?
Based only upon the posted photos you have a very serious issue of compression tissue/skin necrosis. You need immediate implant removal and reconstructive surgery to correct this unfortunate event.
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Answer: What is Making the Tissue on my Right Breast Turn Black?
Based only upon the posted photos you have a very serious issue of compression tissue/skin necrosis. You need immediate implant removal and reconstructive surgery to correct this unfortunate event.
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June 14, 2013
Answer: Skin discoloration after augmentation
The skin is clearly necrotic. I agree this is rare. Even in the early pictures the skin seems quite thin. It seems its a mater of time that the implant becomes exposed or infected. You may want to consider smaller implants or possibly fat transfer before re augmentation.
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Answer: Skin discoloration after augmentation
The skin is clearly necrotic. I agree this is rare. Even in the early pictures the skin seems quite thin. It seems its a mater of time that the implant becomes exposed or infected. You may want to consider smaller implants or possibly fat transfer before re augmentation.
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June 14, 2013
Answer: Necrosis after Revisionary Breast Surgery?
I am sorry to hear about the complications you are experiencing; this is indeed a rare complication. I have yet to see it. Although online consultants can only speculate as to the cause of the problem, your plastic surgeon will likely have a better idea of possible causes.
The main concern, as you know, is that there is an underlying breast implant. If this tissue necrosis is a full thickness problem, then eventual exposure of the breast implant is a possibility. This exposure would necessitate breast implant removal.
Although, there may be several ways to handle this complication, it may be in your best interest to have the area excised and closed, even though it will mean downsizing the breast implant (s). Doing so now in a “controlled” fashion, before there is an open wounds and/or implant exposure may be in your best interests.
Again, your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best will be your best resource for precise/meaningful advice; continue close follow-up with him.
Best wishes; hopefully you will achieve your goals in the long term. Please keep us updated with your progress.
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Answer: Necrosis after Revisionary Breast Surgery?
I am sorry to hear about the complications you are experiencing; this is indeed a rare complication. I have yet to see it. Although online consultants can only speculate as to the cause of the problem, your plastic surgeon will likely have a better idea of possible causes.
The main concern, as you know, is that there is an underlying breast implant. If this tissue necrosis is a full thickness problem, then eventual exposure of the breast implant is a possibility. This exposure would necessitate breast implant removal.
Although, there may be several ways to handle this complication, it may be in your best interest to have the area excised and closed, even though it will mean downsizing the breast implant (s). Doing so now in a “controlled” fashion, before there is an open wounds and/or implant exposure may be in your best interests.
Again, your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best will be your best resource for precise/meaningful advice; continue close follow-up with him.
Best wishes; hopefully you will achieve your goals in the long term. Please keep us updated with your progress.
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