Breast augmentation / lift in Colombia 6 weeks ago (and Circumferential Abdominoplasty, brachioplasty after 115 pound wt loss) I have a large scab on my right breast that is healing really slow. I had a scab on my left breast and now it appears to be an open hole that I noticed tonight. I can't tell from everything I read if the implant is exposed or if it is healing. I don't know if this is normal? I have looked for pictures that are similar to mine, and the feedback seems to vary. Thank you!
January 8, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Lift with Wound Healing Issues Thank you for the photos. Unfortunately, you do have some issues with those areas and the problem here is that you have an implant that may or may not be at risk. It just depends on how much tissue you have to cover the implant. Given that you are status post massive weight loss, I would assume that you have minimal tissue covering your implants. You do need to follow up with a plastic surgeon who is willing to take over your care. One problem is that any plastic surgeon that takes over your care would not know exactly what was done and so forth, so it puts him/her in a tough predicament. Your best option would be to follow up with the plastic surgeon who performed the surgery as they may be the best person to address this problem. If that is not possible or feasible, they you may want to use the ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery) website to find a surgeon in your area. You may have to call around and see if a plastic surgeon is willing to see you and take over your care.Hope that helps.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Lift with Wound Healing Issues Thank you for the photos. Unfortunately, you do have some issues with those areas and the problem here is that you have an implant that may or may not be at risk. It just depends on how much tissue you have to cover the implant. Given that you are status post massive weight loss, I would assume that you have minimal tissue covering your implants. You do need to follow up with a plastic surgeon who is willing to take over your care. One problem is that any plastic surgeon that takes over your care would not know exactly what was done and so forth, so it puts him/her in a tough predicament. Your best option would be to follow up with the plastic surgeon who performed the surgery as they may be the best person to address this problem. If that is not possible or feasible, they you may want to use the ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery) website to find a surgeon in your area. You may have to call around and see if a plastic surgeon is willing to see you and take over your care.Hope that helps.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Breast lift Dear lucyjet,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. In case your implant is exposed, then it should be removed as soon as possible. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Breast lift Dear lucyjet,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. In case your implant is exposed, then it should be removed as soon as possible. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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