12 Days Post Op and Dissolvable Stitch Came out with Minor Bleeding and Bruising/uneven Healing. Should I Be Worried? (photo)

Question

August 22 I had saline implants 350 cc filled to 390 cc sub-muscular inframammary placement. After the surgery, everything was fine except for my right breast was more tender. Now at 12 days, they have both dropped to some degree but my right one is noticeably higher than the left. Also, at 7 days I noticed a small bruise at the end of the incision on that breast where a stitch appeared to be coming undone. Now, at 12 days the bruise has spread slightly and the stitch has come out.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't see anything in the photographs it is alarming. Nevertheless, it's wise to take up these issues with your own surgeon.

Michael Horn, MD · Answer

I would suggest you follow up with your surgeon to evaluate in person. It can take a few months to determine symmetry of the implants.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.In some cases that can happen but it is nothign alarming . You have to wait in time and see your doctor for closer examination .Good luck .

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Your healing does not seem unusual for this point in time. It is not unusual for the upper portion of the muscle to thicken up due to spasm. Over time this will flatten out and become more natural in appearance.

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.

	
	By the sound of it, you still seem to be in the early stages of healing.  Bruising is a normal process after surgery, and occasionally suture material does come through the skin. Most often, these are not things to worry about. However, you should address your questions directly to your surgeon who can examine you if necessary..

	Good Luck to you!

12 Days Post Op and Dissolvable Stitch Came out with Minor Bleeding and Bruising/uneven Healing. Should I Be Worried? (photo)

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