I am 2.5 weeks post op getting submuscular BA. About a week ago I felt an edgy bulge in my right breast (placed in the bottom, the lateral part of the breast, close to the incision). I can "pop" it in/out, like a plastic bubble. You cannot see it (yet?). I feel pain around the bulge, especially after arm movements. Went to my PS, he said it is possibly an internal stitch that has ruptured. Will this wound heal again by itself? Or should I get it sewn after 3 months? (I just need a 2nd opinion).
October 27, 2016
Answer: Ruptured internal stitch Thank you for your question. If you have torn an internal stitch, you most likely will not need it repaired. The tissue around the stitch should heal on its own. I would wait at least three months to see if you develop any kind of bulging of the implant. I would not pressure on the implant to 'pop' it in and out. Let your body heal. Follow up with your plastic surgeon in 2 to 3 months. Good luck!
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Ruptured internal stitch Thank you for your question. If you have torn an internal stitch, you most likely will not need it repaired. The tissue around the stitch should heal on its own. I would wait at least three months to see if you develop any kind of bulging of the implant. I would not pressure on the implant to 'pop' it in and out. Let your body heal. Follow up with your plastic surgeon in 2 to 3 months. Good luck!
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Internal stitch question Thanks for your question. I would trust your plastic surgeon's opinion as he/she has the best idea what was done during your surgery. Generally even if an internal stitch breaks it is recommended to wait until the healing process is complete to see if it made any difference to your overall outcome. A lot of times the surgeon uses several internal stitches and even if one pops it won't make a difference to your cosmetic result. If it causes a deformity you can visually see your plastic surgeon get better guide you as to the proper time for a revision.
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Internal stitch question Thanks for your question. I would trust your plastic surgeon's opinion as he/she has the best idea what was done during your surgery. Generally even if an internal stitch breaks it is recommended to wait until the healing process is complete to see if it made any difference to your overall outcome. A lot of times the surgeon uses several internal stitches and even if one pops it won't make a difference to your cosmetic result. If it causes a deformity you can visually see your plastic surgeon get better guide you as to the proper time for a revision.
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