25 days post-op. While moving the implant I felt and heard a pop. If it is a broken stitch, what needs to be done? (photo)

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon completes surgery. Incision in the fold of breast. No issues during surgery or recovery; implants have moved properly, very little swelling remains. I have followed all orders & feel great. Tonight, while moving the implant per surgeons orders; I felt & heard a small ‘pop’. I am pretty sure that I broke an internal stitch, there are no visible changes. At this stage of recovery, what needs to be done IF I did break a stitch?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and congratulations on your breast augmentation.  Best to see your surgeon for any changes seen or felt during recovery but if only a stitch that popped there is nothing really to be done.  At 25 days many absorbable sutures used are weak enough that they may break as your immune system weakens them.  Hope this helps.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Without an exam, I am unable to offer an explanation. The popping sound could be trapped air or fluid that is moving around, a suture, or scar band. Recommend that you follow up with your PS who performed your breast implants.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

Please ensure to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.

During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
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