Can a Scar Re Open? If So Why Does It Keep Happening?

April 22, 2013
Asked By:london2013 in London

I recently had breast reconstruction surgery. A month later I had a massive infection resulting in me having my infected breast implant removed. 5 weeks post op and I have just noticed a hole that’s opened in the scaring it’s not the first time this has happened it’s the second time just in a different place i found out there was a sitich that come through once that come out it closed withing a couple of days. Can a scar re open and if so what causes it?

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
April 5, 2015

Answer: Scar re-opening after breast reconstruction surgery

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
April 5, 2015

Answer: Scar re-opening after breast reconstruction surgery

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
April 25, 2013

Answer: Breast scars and stitches

Michelle Spring, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
April 25, 2013

Answer: Breast scars and stitches

Michelle Spring, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
April 24, 2013

Answer: Scar re-opening after breast reconstruction

April 24, 2013

Answer: Scar re-opening after breast reconstruction

FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

Breast Implant Removal

Everything you need to know about Breast Implant Removal

  • 97% worth it
  • 4.2k reviews
  • Avg cost: $4,900
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT
April 24, 2013

Answer: Can a Scar Re Open? If So Why Does It Keep Happening?

April 24, 2013

Answer: Can a Scar Re Open? If So Why Does It Keep Happening?

April 30, 2013

Answer: Breast Scar Re-opens After Infection

1 person found this helpful
April 30, 2013

Answer: Breast Scar Re-opens After Infection

1 person found this helpful