Implant is coming out - Will this close on its own do I need stitches? 10 weeks post (photo)

Question

I’m 10 weeks post up I had a hematoma and had a very small opening and now it opened up to where the implant is out. Will this close on its own do I need stitches???

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your picture and questions. Sorry to see this picture because this is a complete failure. That implant is exposed and thus infected and needs to be removed at surgery as soon as possible. You need to be seen by your surgeon or an ER as soon as possible.Best of luck to you!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You need to contact your Plastic Surgeon ASAP.  Your implant will have to come out completely for 3 months and then replaced.  Best of luck to you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Garciagettingbetter, I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. You should visit your plastic surgeon right away for proper assessment and intervention. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Christopher C. Chang, MD · Answer

Dear Garciagettingbetter,
Implant exposure is an urgent matter and you should see your plastic surgeon immediately.  The wound will likely not heal on its own and you may need to have the implant removed totally.  It is important to make sure it is cared for properly to ensure that your wound does not become larger and you minimize any infection risk due to the implant exposure.
Good luck,
Dr. Chang

Jeffrey K. Scott, MD · Answer

Unfortunately now that this breast implant has become exposed, it is contaminated with bacteria and must be removed. The implant should not replaced for at least 3 months or more depending on several variables.

Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

Implant needs to be removed ASAP I would leave it out , and allow healing 3-4 months before replacing. I do not use textured implants.Good luck,

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

This needs complete removal and 3 months to heal before re insert NEW implant. See your surgeon ASAP. If not locally done you will need to contact implant company for warranty funds and use local boarded PS. Why textured implants??

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

You need to contact your Plastic Surgeon immediately and be aware that the best advice is to remove the implant ASAP.  This opening will not close on its own, nor should you believe that you can have this sutured closed!  Once the implant is removed, the pocket and the implant should be cultured for bacteria, the pocket thoroughly irrigated during the surgery, possibly a drain used to be sure the breast pocket will empty fully of old blood, and no implant should be replaced for at least 3-6 months.  At that time you will need to discuss with your Plastic Surgeon as to why you may have developed the hematoma, whether the implant( or implants) need to be replaced with smaller implants, and do you remain with textured or switch to smooth implants.Good luck to you!Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Implant is coming out - Will this close on its own do I need stitches? 10 weeks post (photo)

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