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Is it common to be spitting stitches a year after a breast augmentation? Can it cause an infection? (photos)

I had a breast aug a year ago in March and have another scheduled next month. For some reason my body does not like dissolving stitches and

Breast implant incision - scab or stitches poking out?? 3 weeks post op. (Photos)

I am currently 3 weeks post op and my streri strips have come off. The doctor put dissolvable stitches in the incision and therefore do not

Incision seemed to open/scab ripped off after removing surgical bra. What should I do? Will it heal or scar? (photo)

I keep applying the cream and I sometimes apply gauze when I'm at work to protect the incision from sticking onto the bra but it seems that

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Doctor removed steri strip at in office today and it took off the scab also (Photo)

I visited Drs office today for my 2 weeks post-op follow up. Dr removed the steri strip (which it was intact) on the incision site and scab

Is this necrosis or normal scabbing of areola/nipple? (Photo)

I am wondering if I am experiencing normal scabbing of my areola and nipple or if this appears to be something more serious such as an

Right incision is not closing 4 weeks post op. Is it infected? (photos)

My doctor put me on antiotics although he does not think it is an infection. My left incision is completely closed and almost faded. What

Is this a normal scab or a blister that will result in widened scar? (photo)

I am 3 weeks post op & right breast had purple bruising, more scabbing & has a larger scab under the right nipple. 2 days ago I noticed

3 weeks post op. Not sure whether to have a bath as I still have scabs on my scars?

I'm 38, had 415cc teardrop implants under muscle. My surgeon said I could bath at 3 weeks but still have scabs on my scars. Is it wise to

Will my Nipple Grow Back Out?

I got submuscular implants by circumareolar mastopexy two months ago. My left areola had a scab over it after the surgery. Now the scab

How to Tell if Breast Implants Are Infected?

hi, i had a breast augmentation on 7th april 2010, everything went fine, stitches out then scabbed up as normal then i kncked the scab