I have an open wound where anchor T is from lift/implants. I'm 7.5 weeks post op. Will it heal on its own? (Photo)

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is
important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best
resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and
concerns.

Having said that, large open wounds heal in stages. These types of wounds occur
in areas of maximal tension and when the tension over comes the strength of the
skin or stitches the wound will open. Contributing factors are the genetics of
the patient, blood supply to the area and smoking history to name some major
players.

Once the wound has opened it will typically spread until there is not tension
remaining. So a wide wound was under a fair amount of tension. After it opens,
the wound will drain a bit and then the underlying tissues will begin efforts
to try and close the wound. It will do this by making certain types of cells
grow and they in turn will start building the necessary structures to support
new skin growing over. This cellular layer will be beefy red. This will
continue until the entire wound is beefy red without the yellow of fat showing.

After that the skin will grow over as a scar layer and start to contract and
remodel. This closure rate will depend on the size of the wound it usually
looks like nothing is happening for a few weeks and then bamm the wound seems
to close very quickly.

This process may usually take a few months to close.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question and photos.  Unfortunately this is the most common area to have a wound problem with the anchor type scar.  This will heal on it's own but I would have your surgeon keep close tabs on you and the progress of the wound as the implant can be at mild risk with any open wound on the breast.  Best wishes.

Thanks for your inquiry. Any wound on an incision where an implant may be near is a significant issue. Please make sure your plastic surgeon has examined your wound and devised a treatment plan.  Good Luck.