I am approx 3 weeks post op from my breast lift with augmentation. I got 275cc saline under the muscle implants. My incisions used to look so perfect & clean cut, and now they seem to be widening. My plastic surgeon has been telling me to use bacitracin and gauze. Also in his office he had put some adaptix on me. Why did my wounds expand and widen? Is this normal? Could a possible infection be present? Included are pics that I have been taking consistently. I'm scared about the scarring..
Answer: Wound healing Thank you for your question and photographs. It appears that there is some tension that has caused ischemia or diminished blood flow to the area. This has allowed the edges to separate somewhat. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource in the type of wound care that he or she would recommend. I had good success, in my office, with adding PRP to this regimen which has accelerated the regrowth of tissue. Hope it's helpful.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Wound healing Thank you for your question and photographs. It appears that there is some tension that has caused ischemia or diminished blood flow to the area. This has allowed the edges to separate somewhat. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource in the type of wound care that he or she would recommend. I had good success, in my office, with adding PRP to this regimen which has accelerated the regrowth of tissue. Hope it's helpful.
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Answer: Superficial Skin Loss After Surgery It appears that your wounds are superficial skin issues and not deeper or infected. Conservative local wound care is usually the best option and you should heal well over time. Just be patient, though, since it may take 4-6 weeks for things to heal. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Superficial Skin Loss After Surgery It appears that your wounds are superficial skin issues and not deeper or infected. Conservative local wound care is usually the best option and you should heal well over time. Just be patient, though, since it may take 4-6 weeks for things to heal. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Booked in for breast lift and implants I want 550/600 cc in, do I really need a lift i don't really want the scars? This does not appear infected and looks like it will heal with time and proper care. Be sure to follow up with your surgeon.
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Answer: Booked in for breast lift and implants I want 550/600 cc in, do I really need a lift i don't really want the scars? This does not appear infected and looks like it will heal with time and proper care. Be sure to follow up with your surgeon.
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Answer: Breast lift incision Dear meganxoxoxo,it is hard to tell without an examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. I would suggest you to stay in touch with your plastic surgeon and follow his instructions.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: Breast lift incision Dear meganxoxoxo,it is hard to tell without an examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. I would suggest you to stay in touch with your plastic surgeon and follow his instructions.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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August 11, 2017
Answer: Wounds Thank you for submitting your question. I have reviewed your photographs. Wound breakdown after augmentation mammaplasty can certainly happen. It appears you may have some tension at the inverted T suture line. The wounds however do look superficial. I would work closely with your surgeon with frequent office visits. Careful local wound care with should result in uneventful healing. If you have widening of your scars you can also be a candidate for scar revision once the scars are well-healed and mature.
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Answer: Wounds Thank you for submitting your question. I have reviewed your photographs. Wound breakdown after augmentation mammaplasty can certainly happen. It appears you may have some tension at the inverted T suture line. The wounds however do look superficial. I would work closely with your surgeon with frequent office visits. Careful local wound care with should result in uneventful healing. If you have widening of your scars you can also be a candidate for scar revision once the scars are well-healed and mature.
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