I had a breast lift 9 weeks ago and have several open wounds around one areola. The doctor refers to them as "soft spots", and I have developed several over the last few weeks. He's opened 3 so far and I am packing them with Idoform gauze. I have 2 more small spots that look suspicious. My PS has said these will heal over time, but this keeps happening. He's said we could go back into surgery to redo sutures as an option. What is the best course?
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Answer: Stitch Absesses Two Months After Breast Lift - Why Am I Getting Them?
I am sure that this might vary by region in the US, but we think of it in terms of time in the operating room. A larger breasted girl might take longer than a smaller girl so it may cost more for the longer time. Make sure to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon and an experienced...
All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk, although there is not any information that a breast lift increases current chances for breast cancer. Occasionally, minor complications occur and
do not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this
procedure are rare....
That scar is based on the tension that is involved with circumareolar lifts. It is largely not avoidable, it will recur with revision, and it not the fault of the surgeon. It is the limitation of the operation.