I had my implants switched out from large ones to smaller ones. I had my surgery with my original dr who I’ve never had issues with. This time, the area under the incision seems inverted or pulling inward causing my breasts to have an odd shape. He told me he can fix it under local but I am concerned and have no understanding why this happened. Could sutures be too tight?
November 14, 2022
Answer: Incision inverting Dear lreye001, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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November 14, 2022
Answer: Incision inverting Dear lreye001, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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November 11, 2022
Answer: Periareolar Incision Puckering Unfortunately this is a problem that can occur when using the periareolar incision. It is more common when the incision is used multiple times. Treatment would be to release the scar tissue that is tethering the incision down deep. The scar tissue would need to be released and the wound closed in multiple layers. In some cases this still may recur. I have found using an interface such as a piece of Strattice seems to help. Hope that helps.
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November 11, 2022
Answer: Periareolar Incision Puckering Unfortunately this is a problem that can occur when using the periareolar incision. It is more common when the incision is used multiple times. Treatment would be to release the scar tissue that is tethering the incision down deep. The scar tissue would need to be released and the wound closed in multiple layers. In some cases this still may recur. I have found using an interface such as a piece of Strattice seems to help. Hope that helps.
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