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Breast augmentation incision not healing, 9 weeks post-op -- what do I do? (Photos from week 1, 3 and 9)

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RSMember16722Feb 14, 2018

Photo 1: I was not given any dressings or after care instructions other than to use some padding between the incision and my bra if it feels like it’s rubbing. 2: I took a course of antibiotics 3: Now overgranulated 4: How my dressings look in the mornings I am wondering if this is normal? Should I still be experiencing these issues at 9 weeks post op? Do you think more should have been done by the nurse at my 1 week appointment? I’m feeling like I’m never going to heal. Any advice?

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Dr. Michael Orseck, MD
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Dr. James Murphy, FRCS(Plast)
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Dr. Eric YK Li, MD
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Dr. Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
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Dr. Brian Coan, MD, FACS
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