8 weeks post-op BA, dealing with holes in incision. What can I do to heal this? (Photo)

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Last Thursday night I checked my incision, I noticed a hole. My PS got me in the next morning and I was put on 2 antibiotics & bactroban ointment. It started looking better. Well today I have noticed the hole is getting bigger again and has a second hole next to it. I contacted my PS office again and I'm being told it is probably a spitting suture. Does anyone know by these pictures if that is what is going on? Is there anything else I can do besides what I am doing to heal this? I do have pus

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

This is likely caused from a suture.  A visit to your surgeon is warranted so that the suture can be removed.  After that minimal home care will typically allow the area to heal nicely.

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your inquiry and photos, based on your photos looks like its a suture. I would recommend seeking your plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation, remain cleaning and keeping the area dry as much as possible and avoid lifting objects as much as possible. Best of luck

Nathan Eberle, MD, DDS, FACS · Answer

things being common, likely spitting suture(s), just needs to be removed and the area should heal without any problems, but you should see your surgeon or his nurse

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question. This is likely from a spitting suture as your surgeon has suggested. I would keep the area clean and avoid any strenuous activity/lifting, smoking (if you are a smoker), underwire bras or anything that places excess tension on the incision. You should see your surgeon for re-evaluation. Best,

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

so if you were closed in layers, then it certainly could be a spitting suture.  And this should get better with what you are doing.  If this is more concerning and your implant is exposed through that hole, you are looking at a more grave outcome where your implant will have to be removed.  I hope your surgeon closed your tissue in layers and this quickly heals.

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