Incision won't heal? 5 weeks post op. (photos)

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs.  I am sorry to hear of your continued recovery issues after breast augmentation surgery as by 5 weeks your incisions should be nearly fully healed.  If you have been on two courses of antibiotics and continue to drain fluid I would be concerned for an implant infection or fluid collection causing your issues.  Either an US to identify the fluid or removal of the implant and allowing your tissues time to heal may be needed.  I am glad that you are working closely with your surgeon, they are in the best position to help you.

Hello,Unfortunately with consistent drainage still present at this point post op I would be concerned that the implant could be infected and/or a seroma which will continuously fill. The solution may be to remove the implant and allow your body to heal completely before reinserting. I recommend that you continue to follow up very closely with your Plastic Surgeon.All the best

Thanks for the question. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Hello, based on your information and pictures.... the possibility of an ongoing infection could be the reason you are failing to heal. I would discuss this matter with your PS. In some cases, if the infection gets around the implant, it can be very difficult to resolve the infection without removal of the implant. 

Hi and thanks for the question and photos. The color of your incision and the drainage are concerning for potential infection or implant exposure. I recommend staying in close contact with your PS and keep an eye out for fever and redness. Best of Luck- Dr Hardy...

Thank you for your question. Based on pictures you may have infection . I will recommend you to see PS for evaluation as it is difficult to diagnose infection by pictures only.

Thank you for your question.  It would appear that you may have some type of infection.  It is good that you are taking antibiotics.  Make sure to monitor your progress very closely and follow up regularly with your plastic surgeon.Best of luck,Dr. Hisham Seify

I am sorry to hear of your problems after surgery.  Your photographs suggest you have an ongoing problem with your left breast incision.Based on the appearance, you most likely have a infection that may involve the breast implant.Close followup is required to treat these types of wound problems, but despite excellent care, you may still need the left breast implant removed in order to clear the infection.However, it is difficult to diagnose without a face to face consultation.I would make an effort to see your PS ASAP.Good luck with your recovery and I hope all works out well for you!

Obviously something is going on with the incision, and you may have an infection of the area or delayed healing. you would need to be seen in person to be properly evaluated. 

This is all very disconcerting. At this point I would be quite concerned about issues within the pocket that need to be addressed. Infection or seroma specifically. You need to be in close contact with your surgeon and if are uncertain of that advice, seek another opinion (having your records would be immensely helpful).