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.
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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