Is this inframammary Breast Augmentation incision infected at 22 days post op? (photos)

Question

I have been healing tremendously and so happy! At 20 days the scabbing started to separate from the incisions. As I was cleaning the incisions my pressure non-forcefully encouraged the left scab to come off. Followed by slight redness and discomfort for an hour. I took a shower and put steri-tape on both of my incisions. At day 22 I took the tape off and noticed a small amount of brown puss along with a very slight odour (left). Is this infected? Again, no pain or discomfort just worried.

Janet Turkle, MD · Answer

Hello,Make an appointment with your plastic surgeon immediately and have him/her examine your wound for any follow-up care that might be needed. Good luck.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there,Thank you for your question. From the photos you appear to be healing. That being said, have your incision assessed by your plastic surgeon. Best, realdrsix

Ira H. Rex lll, MD · Answer

it seems that from your photos, you have delayed healing, and probably not and infection. You should certainly see your plastic surgeon to determine a plan for wound care.

Mehdi K. Mazaheri, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Based on your photos it does not look infected but you are having some delayed wound healing. Make sure your surgeon evaluates this. Your incision will heal with some basic local wound care. Good luck. DrMaz

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for the question and photos. This should have closed by now so I recommend that you see your Plastic Surgeon in person for wound assessment and help with healing.All the best

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Judging by the photos, it does not appear that your incision is healing properly.  Although it does not look infected, I am concerned with the healing process as you have some skin loss/breakdown.I would recommend calling and following up with your plastic surgeon ASAP.Good luck.

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

Make sure to see your surgeon to evaluate your incision, if only to discuss the proper care of the incision.

Gregory Baum, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have some superficial wound breakdown. The "brown puss" that you are seeing is likely fibrinous exudate (human glue) that is trying to heal the open wound. You should make an appt. to see your PS tomorrow as this is not a normal finding. Hopefully, the open wound is superficial and should heal with some local wound care (Vaseline ointment/Bandaid). Best of luck with your surgery.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

are very rare but they do happen.  Infections usually involve spreading redness, increasing pains and discharge, and even fevers.  If this is localized as it appears, you do have a wound complication and should see your surgeon to ensure that it is as it appears and is not the tip of some iceberg.

Daniel B. Kim, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting photos! As mentioned by previous surgeons, definitely see your surgeon with your concerns. He/She can follow your healing process closely and ease any of your concerns. Congrats on your recent surgery and best of luck! Dr. Kim

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Is this inframammary Breast Augmentation incision infected at 22 days post op? (photos)

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