Is this much blood on steri strips normal? Implant exchange 95cc downsize & scar revision using permanent internal suture(Photo)

Question

5 days post implant exchange & periareolar scar revision.I went from midrange silicone 457cc-491cc to 371cc-392cc.My original surgeon did not use a permanent suture w/ benelli lift.Dissolvable sutures didn't hold + much large implant than I wanted,was left w/ 1 inch widened unsightly scars.New surgeon used a permanent internal suture for revision.Is this much blood on the steri strips normal?Looked like this since 1day post op, dried blood. Will 95ccs be a noticiable difference? I am 5'4" 125lbs

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

Dear arie00This amount of dry blood under the steristrips is normal. Your breasts appear to be healing well. continue with yoru surgeons instructions. Congratulations!!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,That amount of dried blood is normal. It is just bleeding coming from the skin, not deep tissues.  Bleeding from deep tissues or around your implants would cause swelling, dark bruising under the breasts, and pain. No one can tell you if your size change will be enough.  Only you can determine that.Best of luck!

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

From the looks of things you look to have a very nice result.  The small amount of blood on the Steri-Strips is completely normal and it is hard to comment on the upsizing but I think 95 mL will make a nice difference.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

for what you've had and nothing to worry about.  Hope your permanent suture stays put and that you end up the results you desire.

Is this much blood on steri strips normal? Implant exchange 95cc downsize & scar revision using permanent internal suture(Photo)

Answers (4)

More Breast Implant Revision Questions

Is this much blood on steri strips normal? Implant exchange 95cc downsize & scar revision using permanent internal suture(Photo)

Answers (4)

More Breast Implant Revision Questions

3rd boob job - over the muscle? (Photo)

Breast implant exchange for smaller size?

Second surgery, asymmetry. Will they ever look good? (Photo)