Bilateral BA on June 5th 375cc allergen cohesive gel moderate profile under the muscle, crease incision. Right breast dropped beautifully, is soft and natural looking and feeling but the insicion started to dehiscence two weeks ago, PS said to keep it dry and clean and not stretch my breast up. I got home from work today and noticed a significant hole, slight bloody drainage and what looks like a black interior of the hole itself. Please help, what’s going on?
Answer: ? Exposed Implant Unfortunately, if you are seeing black then chances are that you're implant is probably exposed and will need to be removed. This is something that you need too address with your Plastic Surgeon ASAP so that appropriate steps can be taken. Sorry to hear this but hope this information helps.Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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Answer: ? Exposed Implant Unfortunately, if you are seeing black then chances are that you're implant is probably exposed and will need to be removed. This is something that you need too address with your Plastic Surgeon ASAP so that appropriate steps can be taken. Sorry to hear this but hope this information helps.Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Incision separating after breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your questions and photos. Very sorry to hear that you are having this experience after your breast augmentation! Most likely your implant is exposed - this is what you are seeing at the bottom of the opened incision. You will need to have the implant removed and possibly have a drain placed, leave the implant out for 6 months, and then an implant can usually be replaced. Call your surgeon immediately to be seen.Best wishes!Daniel Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsMember American Society of Plastic SurgeonsCastle Connolly Top DocReal Self Top 500
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Incision separating after breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your questions and photos. Very sorry to hear that you are having this experience after your breast augmentation! Most likely your implant is exposed - this is what you are seeing at the bottom of the opened incision. You will need to have the implant removed and possibly have a drain placed, leave the implant out for 6 months, and then an implant can usually be replaced. Call your surgeon immediately to be seen.Best wishes!Daniel Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsMember American Society of Plastic SurgeonsCastle Connolly Top DocReal Self Top 500
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July 28, 2018
Answer: 2 months post Bam; Black hole at incision site H kayla,It is possible that your implant is exposed. You need to call your PS and be seen as soon as possible. It is impossible to be sure without a physical exam , so call your doc to be sure.Good Luck,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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July 28, 2018
Answer: 2 months post Bam; Black hole at incision site H kayla,It is possible that your implant is exposed. You need to call your PS and be seen as soon as possible. It is impossible to be sure without a physical exam , so call your doc to be sure.Good Luck,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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July 28, 2018
Answer: 2 months post breast augmentation, incision has an open wound with what appeared to be black inside. Thank you for your question. I do not want to scare you, but you need to reach out to your surgeon now. It's difficult to say from the photo, but if your implant is exposed it will most likely need to be removed. In this situation, there should be strong consideration for removing both implants. Removal of both implants improves the possibility of maintaining symmetry. Symmetry is more difficult to obtain if you healed with only one implant in place. Removal of both implants also gives you the opportunity to take a break from surgery after you heal. Hopefully, this open wound is shallow and there is no exposure.
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July 28, 2018
Answer: 2 months post breast augmentation, incision has an open wound with what appeared to be black inside. Thank you for your question. I do not want to scare you, but you need to reach out to your surgeon now. It's difficult to say from the photo, but if your implant is exposed it will most likely need to be removed. In this situation, there should be strong consideration for removing both implants. Removal of both implants improves the possibility of maintaining symmetry. Symmetry is more difficult to obtain if you healed with only one implant in place. Removal of both implants also gives you the opportunity to take a break from surgery after you heal. Hopefully, this open wound is shallow and there is no exposure.
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July 28, 2018
Answer: BA incision Dear kaylaeames,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. In case of exposed implant, then you will need a surgery in order to remove it. Until then keep your wound clean and covered.Daniel Barrett, MD
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July 28, 2018
Answer: BA incision Dear kaylaeames,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. In case of exposed implant, then you will need a surgery in order to remove it. Until then keep your wound clean and covered.Daniel Barrett, MD
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