About 2 weeks post op my breast lift incision starting opening at the scar line. The opening continued to get bigger and basically was an open wound. PS did not seem too worried and gave me ointment and gauze to cover. Will this opening ruin my scar? Is this typical in a breast lift? With the lipo before my belly button was not protruding outward and not it is. It that common?
Answer: Breast lift incision is opening. Is this typical? Thank you for adding photos with your questions.What has occurred to you does, unfortunately, happen on occasion after a breast lift with implants. A breast lift creates tightness to the skin. Adding a large implant creates even more tightness which can either pull incisions apart or cause the circulation to the skin to be diminished. This could create a situation where the skin dies at the tightest areas which is exactly where you see it on your breasts.The best treatment now is to let it heal on its own through good wound care. Any blackish looking tissue should be removed by your surgeon in the office. It may take a while to heal but will. Then, months later, a scar revision procedure could be done to improve the appearance.Dr Spies
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Answer: Breast lift incision is opening. Is this typical? Thank you for adding photos with your questions.What has occurred to you does, unfortunately, happen on occasion after a breast lift with implants. A breast lift creates tightness to the skin. Adding a large implant creates even more tightness which can either pull incisions apart or cause the circulation to the skin to be diminished. This could create a situation where the skin dies at the tightest areas which is exactly where you see it on your breasts.The best treatment now is to let it heal on its own through good wound care. Any blackish looking tissue should be removed by your surgeon in the office. It may take a while to heal but will. Then, months later, a scar revision procedure could be done to improve the appearance.Dr Spies
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July 18, 2019
Answer: 2 wks post op breast lift with prior implants and lipo of abdomen and flanks. Breast lift incision is opening. Is this typical? Hello Darlin,
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July 18, 2019
Answer: 2 wks post op breast lift with prior implants and lipo of abdomen and flanks. Breast lift incision is opening. Is this typical? Hello Darlin,
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May 31, 2019
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear Darlin0710,
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May 31, 2019
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear Darlin0710,
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Answer: Surgery No, the opening is not typical. You need to see you surgeon frequently to make sure you are healing well. You do need more than just an ointment and gauze. You do not want to expose the implants, or they will need to be removed. You have swelling in your abdomen from the liposuction. Once it goes away, your belly button should be normal.
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Answer: Surgery No, the opening is not typical. You need to see you surgeon frequently to make sure you are healing well. You do need more than just an ointment and gauze. You do not want to expose the implants, or they will need to be removed. You have swelling in your abdomen from the liposuction. Once it goes away, your belly button should be normal.
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June 1, 2019
Answer: Wound healing problem after breast lift Thank you for your question. I know it is upsetting to look at. However, the wound healing happens sometimes. Most of the time this type of wound heals spontaneously although it may take quite a few weeks. Definitely get close follow up with your surgeon.
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June 1, 2019
Answer: Wound healing problem after breast lift Thank you for your question. I know it is upsetting to look at. However, the wound healing happens sometimes. Most of the time this type of wound heals spontaneously although it may take quite a few weeks. Definitely get close follow up with your surgeon.
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