Hole in Incision After Breast Lift/ Augment, How Bad is It? (photo)

August 7, 2013
Asked By:ebonymb in Gold Coast, AU

im 3 weeks after breast lift/ augment and about 5 days ago my pain got a but worse went to Dr and he took my tape if to find a hole at the bottom where the incision down from nipple meets the one under the breast. No smell some leakage doesnt appear infected but waiting on swab results. He put me on antibiotics and im to redress it daily. He doesnt seem to think its too bad and im waiting to hear back from surgeon but im sick with worry. is this really bad?

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Answer: Wound healing issues at "T" often seen with mastopexy in breast augmentation.

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August 10, 2013

Answer: Small Wound

August 10, 2013

Answer: Small Wound

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