I posted about a week ago. Have follows all of my doctors advice and tonight realized I have further seperation and my nipple / areola is starting to "go away". I need a straight answer. Should I get a second opinion? What's next? I am so worried I am going to have ugly deformed breast.
Answer: Nipple areola Thanks for your inquiry, the skin around the nipple areolar complex has died. The nipple areolar complex itself seems to be viable. My concern would be the implant getting infected, so meticulous care with your surgeon's supervision is a must. It is hard to tell what the final result will look like, but do not consider any revisions till 6 months after everything heals, good luck.
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Answer: Nipple areola Thanks for your inquiry, the skin around the nipple areolar complex has died. The nipple areolar complex itself seems to be viable. My concern would be the implant getting infected, so meticulous care with your surgeon's supervision is a must. It is hard to tell what the final result will look like, but do not consider any revisions till 6 months after everything heals, good luck.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Nipple-areola necrosis after augmentation/mastopexy It looks like you have progressive wound breakdown and necrosis of nipple-areola complex. Your surgeon should assess your wound carefully and debride the necrotic areas. He/she should be able to tell you whether or not there is communication with the implant pocket, which is more likely if your implant was placed above the muscle. These wounds could be misleading; they might look superficial but in many occasions there is involvement of the implant pocket, in which case the implant should be removed. If you end up losing the implant, you should wait until your wound heals completely prior to considering another augmentation/mastopexy, usually several months down the line and in a new pocket (e.g. subglandular to subpectoral). You should be able to trust your surgeon. I would have a low threshold to seek a second opinion. Best of luck!
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Nipple-areola necrosis after augmentation/mastopexy It looks like you have progressive wound breakdown and necrosis of nipple-areola complex. Your surgeon should assess your wound carefully and debride the necrotic areas. He/she should be able to tell you whether or not there is communication with the implant pocket, which is more likely if your implant was placed above the muscle. These wounds could be misleading; they might look superficial but in many occasions there is involvement of the implant pocket, in which case the implant should be removed. If you end up losing the implant, you should wait until your wound heals completely prior to considering another augmentation/mastopexy, usually several months down the line and in a new pocket (e.g. subglandular to subpectoral). You should be able to trust your surgeon. I would have a low threshold to seek a second opinion. Best of luck!
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Breast Lift / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants I appreciate your question.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Breast Lift / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants I appreciate your question.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Stitches opened more. Am I at risk of losing my areola and nipple? Will my implant be exposed? I am sorry to hear that the situation is getting progressively worse. Again, it is not easy to advice you just looking at a photo. If the implants gets exposed, it will have to be removed and after several weeks, when everything has finally healed nicely, a new implant will be placed. Removing the implant for an infection is unfortunately a fairly rare but possible complication. Looking at the photo, I would advice you to contact your surgeon and his practice to be closely assisted in the dealing with the delayed healing to try as much as possible to save implant and nipple. There is always a plan A and B.Best of luckAndrea MarandoPlastic and Cosmetic SurgeonManchester, UK
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Stitches opened more. Am I at risk of losing my areola and nipple? Will my implant be exposed? I am sorry to hear that the situation is getting progressively worse. Again, it is not easy to advice you just looking at a photo. If the implants gets exposed, it will have to be removed and after several weeks, when everything has finally healed nicely, a new implant will be placed. Removing the implant for an infection is unfortunately a fairly rare but possible complication. Looking at the photo, I would advice you to contact your surgeon and his practice to be closely assisted in the dealing with the delayed healing to try as much as possible to save implant and nipple. There is always a plan A and B.Best of luckAndrea MarandoPlastic and Cosmetic SurgeonManchester, UK
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Answer: Concerned about wound dehiscence Dear Marmar14Sorry to see the complication after your surgery. Based on your photos, there is partial necrosis of areola along with wound dehiscence. The wound does not seem infected; however, it will need continued wound care and close follow-ups. Each plastic surgeon has different wound care regimen and post-op instruction. Please follow up with your plastic surgeon closely.Best regards.
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Answer: Concerned about wound dehiscence Dear Marmar14Sorry to see the complication after your surgery. Based on your photos, there is partial necrosis of areola along with wound dehiscence. The wound does not seem infected; however, it will need continued wound care and close follow-ups. Each plastic surgeon has different wound care regimen and post-op instruction. Please follow up with your plastic surgeon closely.Best regards.
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