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Had to have right implant removed after 2 months due to staph infection. Why does my scar look indented? (Photo)

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j2763Nov 22, 2016
PS says it will look normal again after my new implant surgery in 3 months or so. It seems to me that because of the position of this scar (it looks almost diagonal) and is not actually in the fold that I will have an indented scar and yet and other issue. I was also told that after the explant surgery it will look just like it did before initial surgery and it does not. I don't feel the proper expectations are being set and I'm being set up for even more dissapointment. What do you think?

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Patricia A. McGuire, MD

I can understand your concerns with the irregularity of your breast after having your implants removed, but you are very early post surgery and things will change. How long your implants were in, the size of the implants and how much pressure the implants placed on your tissues can...

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Mondor's cords usually appear within several days of surgery or trauma.  So, more than likely the car accident trauma is the cause.  Warm compresses and massage may help relax the cord.  Good Luck.

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