I noticed 2 days ago that I had some discharge under the tape under my right breast where the two incisions meet. Upon closer investigation I see a hole. I emailed a picture to my PS office (I am two hours away) and was advised this is quite common and that I should leave it open with polysporin and let it heal over. I am concerned because the hole is about the size of the end of my pinky finger and seems rather deep. Should I be packing it instead? Or does it need more intervention than that?
Answer: Hole at incision area Thank you for your question.I would suggest seeing your surgeon or his/her nurse in person. Until then, follow all instructions given to you by your surgeon. Best of luck,
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Answer: Hole at incision area Thank you for your question.I would suggest seeing your surgeon or his/her nurse in person. Until then, follow all instructions given to you by your surgeon. Best of luck,
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August 16, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants/Breast Augmentation/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision Surgery I appreciate your question.
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August 16, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants/Breast Augmentation/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision Surgery I appreciate your question.
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August 14, 2016
Answer: Hole At T Junction Under Breast After Breast Lift With Implants - What Should I Do? Follow your plastic surgeons advice but also see him or her within the next two days. With a standard Wise pattern lift with or without implant, the most common area of wound breakdown is at the T junction in the inframammary fold. If your plastic surgeon used the inferior pedicle technique, then you may have sub Q tissue and muscle separating the hole from the breast implant. This is most often treated with topical dressings and antibiotic ointments. If the hole goes all the way through to the implant, i.e. exposed implant, then more aggressive treatments with oral antibiotics may be needed. Since the best rule in medicine as well as other places is plan for the worse but hope for the best, if you were my patient, I would want to see you as soon as possible to get the appropriate treatment regiment started.
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August 14, 2016
Answer: Hole At T Junction Under Breast After Breast Lift With Implants - What Should I Do? Follow your plastic surgeons advice but also see him or her within the next two days. With a standard Wise pattern lift with or without implant, the most common area of wound breakdown is at the T junction in the inframammary fold. If your plastic surgeon used the inferior pedicle technique, then you may have sub Q tissue and muscle separating the hole from the breast implant. This is most often treated with topical dressings and antibiotic ointments. If the hole goes all the way through to the implant, i.e. exposed implant, then more aggressive treatments with oral antibiotics may be needed. Since the best rule in medicine as well as other places is plan for the worse but hope for the best, if you were my patient, I would want to see you as soon as possible to get the appropriate treatment regiment started.
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August 14, 2016
Answer: I am 23 days post op after a breast implants and I discovered a hole under my right breast. What should I do? Thank you for your picture and questions. It appears that you have a small open wound in the area where the incisions meet. This is the most common area to have problems. There is a possibility that the area could go on to heal without complication, but there is concern because there is an implant underneath that could be at risk for infection. You should contact your surgeon and be seen and evaluated as soon as possible. Follow your surgeon's instructions regarding care. There is still a chance of a satisfactory outcome.Best of luck!
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August 14, 2016
Answer: I am 23 days post op after a breast implants and I discovered a hole under my right breast. What should I do? Thank you for your picture and questions. It appears that you have a small open wound in the area where the incisions meet. This is the most common area to have problems. There is a possibility that the area could go on to heal without complication, but there is concern because there is an implant underneath that could be at risk for infection. You should contact your surgeon and be seen and evaluated as soon as possible. Follow your surgeon's instructions regarding care. There is still a chance of a satisfactory outcome.Best of luck!
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August 14, 2016
Answer: Hole under breast after breast surgery There is most likely a deep stitch that must be removed. You will have to do this yourself or make the trip to your doctor.
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August 14, 2016
Answer: Hole under breast after breast surgery There is most likely a deep stitch that must be removed. You will have to do this yourself or make the trip to your doctor.
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