Hi I’m just looking for your excellent professional opinions. I’m 36, no kids 5ft 7 51kg. 4 weeks post op anchor lift no implant. After 2 daysI lost skin at the vertical incision, my PS removed stitches at the 2 week mark and the skin split further. There has been no infection and 2 days ago she removed the dead skin. She is happy at new skin is forming and I cover the area in Vaseline and gauze 2x daily. I’m worried about this affecting the final shape and lift.
Answer: Breasts I am so very sorry you are going through this. You will heal. In about six months after you are healed, your surgeon can revise the scars to make them smaller and tighten any loose skin. Once the scars are revised, there may be no extra loose skin. It may take a few procedures, but most, if not all, could be done in the office under local anesthesia. Keep following your surgeon's instructions and follow up with her frequently.
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Answer: Breasts I am so very sorry you are going through this. You will heal. In about six months after you are healed, your surgeon can revise the scars to make them smaller and tighten any loose skin. Once the scars are revised, there may be no extra loose skin. It may take a few procedures, but most, if not all, could be done in the office under local anesthesia. Keep following your surgeon's instructions and follow up with her frequently.
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September 1, 2019
Answer: Delayed healing after mastopexy Hi and welcome to our forum! I am sorry that you have suffered a complication of mastopexy surgery. The operative procedure involves separation of the skin and soft tissues of the breast from underlying breast tissue. The skin and soft tissue is then advanced downward and the excess skin and soft tissue is removed in an inverted "T" fashion. If there is impairment of the blood supply to the breast skin and soft tissue, the segment of the flap the greatest distance from its blood supply may not survive. The cause of the blood supply impairment can range from effects of smoking, diabetes mellitus, vascular disease, previous surgery in the area (disrupting the normal blood supply), infection, or may totally inapparent. Treatment consists of removal of the unhealthy tissue, followed by intensive wound care. One looks for the development of granulation tissue, a beefy red vascular tissue, to develop, after which time the wound will begin to shrink. Most wounds of this size will seal over a span of 8-12 weeks. A regimen of frequent wound care is required after unhealthy tissue is removed. In most cases the size of the skin defect is exaggerated by skin retraction. As the wound shrinks, breast shape will become apparent. Your wounds appear fully granulated and appear to be demonstrating evidence of early contraction. Follow your plastic surgeon's instructions for wound care. If, after sealing and healing, the scars prove unfavorable, revision can be contemplated in 6 months. I am surprised as how well these scars often heal! Best wishes...
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September 1, 2019
Answer: Delayed healing after mastopexy Hi and welcome to our forum! I am sorry that you have suffered a complication of mastopexy surgery. The operative procedure involves separation of the skin and soft tissues of the breast from underlying breast tissue. The skin and soft tissue is then advanced downward and the excess skin and soft tissue is removed in an inverted "T" fashion. If there is impairment of the blood supply to the breast skin and soft tissue, the segment of the flap the greatest distance from its blood supply may not survive. The cause of the blood supply impairment can range from effects of smoking, diabetes mellitus, vascular disease, previous surgery in the area (disrupting the normal blood supply), infection, or may totally inapparent. Treatment consists of removal of the unhealthy tissue, followed by intensive wound care. One looks for the development of granulation tissue, a beefy red vascular tissue, to develop, after which time the wound will begin to shrink. Most wounds of this size will seal over a span of 8-12 weeks. A regimen of frequent wound care is required after unhealthy tissue is removed. In most cases the size of the skin defect is exaggerated by skin retraction. As the wound shrinks, breast shape will become apparent. Your wounds appear fully granulated and appear to be demonstrating evidence of early contraction. Follow your plastic surgeon's instructions for wound care. If, after sealing and healing, the scars prove unfavorable, revision can be contemplated in 6 months. I am surprised as how well these scars often heal! Best wishes...
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