How Serious is an Incision Opening 4 Weeks After Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question.

I am sorry to hear about the complications you are experiencing after revisionary breast surgery. Keep in mind that the operation you have undergone is significantly more complicated ( and generally has a longer “recovery time”) compared to first time breast augmentation surgery.  Converting breast implant position and management of the overlying skin and breast tissue can be a challenging operation and generally does involve a several month period  of healing and skin redraping etc.

How serious of a problem the incision opening is will depend on physical examination. I would suggest close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to answer questions much more precisely.

Best wishes.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your experience with us.
You will find that every few days the wound will get smaller. Once the
wound closes, it will go through a great deal of remodelling and in many
cases become very acceptable in appearance. If there is a remaining
indentation or widening of the scar that is unacceptable, then I would
recommend waiting six months to year before undergoing any minor
revision. I would avoid working out until several weeks after the incision closes or until you get the go ahead from your surgeon.  It is important that you stay in touch with your surgeon
throughout this process.

An incision opening can be many different things at many different levels. Uusally at 4 weeks it is possibly a suture extrusion. If there is drainage it may be more significant and the implant can become exposed.  The best thing to do it see your surgeon to be evaluated.