What to do - wait for the incision to close or remove and replace the implant? (Photo)

January 11, 2024
Asked By:RebelSpirit in Albuquerque, New Mexico

I had a breast implant exchange November 27 and began having issues with one of the incisions on December 28. I have been following up with my surgeon, but today he said I have two options. We can wait to see if the incision closes or remove the implant, heal for three months and then place the implant again. He doesn’t seem to have a strong preference and I am not sure what the best route is. Any suggestion is appreciated.

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January 19, 2024

Answer: Incisions

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 19, 2024

Answer: Incisions

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 16, 2024

Answer: Your implant may be infected

Joshua T Halka, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
January 16, 2024

Answer: Your implant may be infected

Joshua T Halka, MDBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: Incision issue

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: Incision issue

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Breast implants

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January 14, 2024

Answer: Failure of incision to close

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Answer: Failure of incision to close

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