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Hole in implant incision. Is it serious? (Photo)

helpneedednow123Apr 12, 2017
I'm 3 weeks post revision breast surgery. Implants were lowered. Have silimed polyrethane implants. Went to moisturise scar as advised and felt tender. Checked and notices small black hole to incision. Is this serious? Am hoping is just a stitch?

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E. Ronald Finger, MD

I certainly agree with your PS in that after 6 months it's unlikely that the implant will drop further. Without the benefit of examining you or at least photos, it's impossible to answer your question accurately. However, if a simple release of the lower part of your implant is necessary, a ...

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John Mancoll, MD

Based on the picture that you have shown i don't know that you have bottomed out. Granted your breast sit little low but the nipple and breast mound appear to be in harmony with each other. You do have some asymmetry but a lift may be what you need. With respect to the pain hard to tell from...

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

It would be really unusual for the pocket to be too small to accommodate your implant.  Even if it was tight to begin with, it should have loosened up.  Are your implants above or below the chest muscle?  That might have a bearing here.  It sounds more like you have a capsular contracture.

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