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

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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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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