Looks Like a Hickey, Should I Be Concerned? (photo)

Healing after breast surgery, augmentation, lift

redness should always be watched.   fever, pain , increasing redness can be infection.

this can also be skin irritation from a bra,  tape etc. or just residual bruising 

check with your surgeon

In your case, the area that looks like a hickey in the photo appears to show a small amount of bruising at the upper side of the breast. By itself, this is unlikely to be problematic. 

Some bruising after surgery is common, and often it is of no consequence. With an implant used in breast surgery, however, we want to be extra careful to minimize bleeding. A large area of bruising and more dense bruising would be more concerning, although even this does not necessarily mean that you will have a problem.

In any case, if you have a question about bruising, it is best to contact your surgeon's office so that they are aware and can answer any questions you may have.

Hope this helps,

Nick Slenkovich, MD FACS

 

It looks like bruising or a skin issue like a rash. Hard to say without a direct examination. Anytime implants are involved you want to make sure this is not infection related so go see your surgeon for sure.