After a BL I started to spit stitches 2 weeks ago. Then the lower part of my R breast became red. My PC said I had retained a stitch. After another day my breast began to fill with blood, and I had to go back to surgery. My PC took out the retained stitches and put a drain in. My question is what is a retained stitch and how can I avoid this happening in future. My PS put more stitches in. I’ve worn my surgical bra day and night. Could that have cause the stitch retention?
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Thank you for your question and pictures this is not uncommon after a breast lift to have a small wound opening just keep it dry and covered and continue to follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.
You are an excellent candidate for The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis m...
Dear Ferrofum,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast lift surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 10 days post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon h...
