I'm not a native english-spoken so sorry in advance for my writting. I had a breast reduction with implants and tummy tuck 5 weeks ago. Everything seems to be perfect but since 1 week ago I start spitting stitches and there's some small holes now. Today I saw my PS and told me That this areas need Debridement and be suture again so make the healing fast. I'm on antibiotics now. So this "cleaning" and closing is a good idea?
December 2, 2012
Answer: Cleaning and re-suture?
Hello and thanks for sharing. All the photos you have shown appear to indeed demonstrate suture spitting. What your PS has offered seems a reasonable approach. Perhaps some areas will respond with more conservative management. Keep in close contact with your PS. Hope this helps - Dr. Aldo.
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December 2, 2012
Answer: Cleaning and re-suture?
Hello and thanks for sharing. All the photos you have shown appear to indeed demonstrate suture spitting. What your PS has offered seems a reasonable approach. Perhaps some areas will respond with more conservative management. Keep in close contact with your PS. Hope this helps - Dr. Aldo.
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October 27, 2012
Answer: Incision Line Problems after Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
In the field of plastic surgery, there are often many ways to address the same “problem”. Ultimately, it becomes a clinical judgment by your plastic surgeon ( after a discussion of pros/cons with you) what the best course of action may be. For example, there are areas on your pictures that I would allow to heal without surgical intervention at this time.
On the other hand, I am concerned about the appearance of the breast reduction incision line; this is especially concerning given that you have breast implants in place. It will be very important to avoid contamination and/or exposure of the breast implants.
The most important factor to a successful outcome, in my opinion, is close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Again, discuss any concerns about recommendations that he makes; you should be aware of the pros/cons of any available options.
Best wishes.
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October 27, 2012
Answer: Incision Line Problems after Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
In the field of plastic surgery, there are often many ways to address the same “problem”. Ultimately, it becomes a clinical judgment by your plastic surgeon ( after a discussion of pros/cons with you) what the best course of action may be. For example, there are areas on your pictures that I would allow to heal without surgical intervention at this time.
On the other hand, I am concerned about the appearance of the breast reduction incision line; this is especially concerning given that you have breast implants in place. It will be very important to avoid contamination and/or exposure of the breast implants.
The most important factor to a successful outcome, in my opinion, is close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Again, discuss any concerns about recommendations that he makes; you should be aware of the pros/cons of any available options.
Best wishes.
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