Breast augmentation 2 days ago: Worried about my incisions & have "necrosis" on the mind (Photo)

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My concern is that: from what I can see by using a mirror, one of my incision lines looks much darker than the other. I can't get a close look, but I am worried that a small bit of skin has turned black . . . I'd like to post pics of both incision sites and get some opinions on whether it looks like I am healing properly or not. I have a post op appt. this coming Thursday, but I'd like to get in sooner if needed. Thank you in advance for any advice- it's greatly appreciated!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.This is not necrosis of your skin.  This is bruising that can be typical with breast augmentation.  This will resolve with time.Dr. ES

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  You have some bruising around your incisions.  This is not abnormal to have.  Keep an eye on the area to see if it gets worse.  In the absence of significant breast swelling or increasing pain, there is not much to worry about.  This is not skin necrosis and will resolve over a week or so.Good luck.

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Looks like you have some pronounced bruising.  This sometimes happens.  I would communicate your concern with your surgeon, but I do not think that it is anything serious judging from the photos.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Vijith Vijayasekaran, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

It is difficult to comment with out an examination but  I suspect what you are seeing in a bruise or a small hematoma and you should go on to heal with out any serious complications. If you are worried contact your surgeons offices and ask to see your surgeon or a member of his nursing staff.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

Based upon your photos I expect that you will go on to heal up just fine. Your plastic surgeon will be able to examine you soon, and will he/she will be in a great position to reassure you. Thanks for sharing!

Ernesto Hayn, MD · Answer

Rest assured that via evaluation of your current pictures it just appears that you have some bruising in this area.  It should resolve over the next several weeks.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

You can certainly get “necrosis” off your mind. Your photographs demonstrate bruising.  You will most likely go on to heal without problems. Best wishes.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

ArsosatxIt is difficult to give you good advice without examining the area.  You are very early in the recovery process and I would suggest keeping regular follow up appointments with your surgeon so that he/she can make sure that everything is healing nicely.But i see a very good healing process wiht your breast you just have to be patinet.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You look like you have normal bruising after a breast augmentation, and based solely on the photos the incisions look pretty normal at this point. If concerned, see your surgeon.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

This bruising  represents some bleeding in the tissue beneath the skin most likely.  It is entirely reasonable to call and ask to be seen sooner for reassurance.

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