I had a mastopexy of the left breast with an augmentation 4 weeks ago, my wound has healed well with no issues. I just saw my surgeon's PA last week. However when I was doing my scar therapy massage a small piece of dead skin pulled away on my nipple incision and it has leaked a small amount of clear fluid. I do not have any redness or additional pain. Should I try to go back to my surgeon, the only reason I am asking here is because of the 2 hour drive!
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Stitches spitting is common in a mastopexy. The hole in your photo is quite small and not uncommon. Typically in our practice we use bacitracin or bactroban to apply to the affected area. Keeping it clean and dry is important. If you are resting and not being active letting it open to air may be...
Hello! Thank you for your question! High-riding nipples are often difficult to correct. However, given your submitted photo, I would suggest excising a wedge of skin and soft tissue at the inframammary fold and create an inverted 'T' incision. It appears that the nipple to inframammary fold d...
I appreciate you asking this question. Full evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon is indicated, who will be the best physician to address this. This lump may be scar tissue around a suture, a small cyst, or other mass. Since your scar in the vertical lower pole of the...
