The pictures are 3 weeks post breast augmentation. I still have tenderness and can't extended my arms all the way up, I expected that to be normal. What's not normal is the way they look. One has a bump under the stitching and what looks like a tendon that protruding when I extend my arm. Is this normal or should I be concerned?
Answer: Transaxillary placement of breast implants Incisional scars, in general, will take up to a year to totally heal. The appearance will continue to be better even after one year. Your description of a "knot" under the incision is consistent with the possibility of a dissolvable suture that will probably resolve within 6 months. Massage may very well help reduce the knot and raised portion of the scar. Gradually increase the range of motion of the arms with the goal of having full range of motion within a couple weeks.
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Answer: Transaxillary placement of breast implants Incisional scars, in general, will take up to a year to totally heal. The appearance will continue to be better even after one year. Your description of a "knot" under the incision is consistent with the possibility of a dissolvable suture that will probably resolve within 6 months. Massage may very well help reduce the knot and raised portion of the scar. Gradually increase the range of motion of the arms with the goal of having full range of motion within a couple weeks.
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Answer: Transaxillary Incision for breast augmentation Thanks for your question . it's possible that the bump you're feeling under the scar could be a suture. Dissolvable sutures, which are intended to dissolve and incorporate into the body over time, are frequently used by surgeons. But occasionally, especially if it's deeper in the tissue, a little knot or a section of the suture may still be there.
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Answer: Transaxillary Incision for breast augmentation Thanks for your question . it's possible that the bump you're feeling under the scar could be a suture. Dissolvable sutures, which are intended to dissolve and incorporate into the body over time, are frequently used by surgeons. But occasionally, especially if it's deeper in the tissue, a little knot or a section of the suture may still be there.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Too early Too early to tell about your scarring. It can take up to a year. The visible cord may be a thrombosis superficial vein - not worrisome but should be treated by your PS.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Too early Too early to tell about your scarring. It can take up to a year. The visible cord may be a thrombosis superficial vein - not worrisome but should be treated by your PS.
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March 23, 2014
Answer: Transaxillary breast augmentation Thank you for your pictures. Your incisions are not healing as well this traditional transaxillary breast augmentation incisions typically do. I would continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon. I would allow at least 8 months to 12 months worth of healing before considering any revision.Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS
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March 23, 2014
Answer: Transaxillary breast augmentation Thank you for your pictures. Your incisions are not healing as well this traditional transaxillary breast augmentation incisions typically do. I would continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon. I would allow at least 8 months to 12 months worth of healing before considering any revision.Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS
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March 26, 2014
Answer: Everything was done appropriately or your surgeon wouldn't be in business. But you do have some inflamed incisions that you must simply allow time for healing. You can always bring this to your surgeon's attention as your surgeon is most familiar with how the armpit wounds heal. And if an untoward events occur, your surgeon can be ready to manage it.
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March 26, 2014
Answer: Everything was done appropriately or your surgeon wouldn't be in business. But you do have some inflamed incisions that you must simply allow time for healing. You can always bring this to your surgeon's attention as your surgeon is most familiar with how the armpit wounds heal. And if an untoward events occur, your surgeon can be ready to manage it.
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