4 Weeks Post Op and a Large Hole Forming in Right Breast at Crease, Is It Normal? (photo)

I am 4 weeks post op; at 3 weeks right side stitiches split at crease; 5 days later it worsen. Went to PS and she clipped verticle stitch, said no infection and gave me silver cel to place over quarter size hole and gauze. She said use desenex in area to keep dry. She said this is normal and not worry. How can you not worry with quarter size hole!! Is there anything else I can do? Any idea how long it takes to heal? Any herbs helpful? I am desperate and going crazy, which is no help.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by NC Laura in Raleigh, NC

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Quarter-size "hole" in incision 1 month post-op is NOT normal!

I suspect your surgeon did not actually say that this was "normal." What she is implying is that nothing other than continued conservative wound care is needed at this time. This wound looks clean and non-infected. You state that you had a "lollipop" breast lift, but did not state if implants were used. If so, this open wound could be a portal for bacteria to contaminate your implant and cause infection for which removal is required--a much more serious potential... more

Incision issue after breast lift?

Did you have a breast lift and implant placed? It is unclear form your description. Often if there is no implant, this will go on to heal on its own if it is clean. If an implant is in p lace, you risk an infection, and it may need to be removed. An exam is key. Follow closely with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Incision healing problem

A quarter size hole in your incision four weeks after surgery is not the norm. If you are continuing to hae drainage and you have an implant in place, you will likely need to have the implant removed at this point for at least three months to get this to heal and then go back and replace the implant. If there is an implant is it visible in the hole. If so, it will likely need to come out. You should see your board certified plastic surgeon to address your concerns. If this is a... more

Todd C. Case, MD

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Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Hole at the incision site 4 weeks after an augmentation mammoplasty

You photo was difficult to assess, but I assume the hole is at the incision site. If tis is so, it is definitely not normal. If it was, you would have one on the other side too. When wounds are closed, they should be closed for good with no holes or drainage. If their is drainage from the hole, this is not a good sign. Either a suture came loose or you have an infection. If you have an infection, a topical antibiotic is inadequate treatment. You need a second opinion from a board certified... more