Looking for a second opinion. Open wound after breast lift with implants. Would I need a scar revision? (photo)

February 1, 2019
Asked By:malysq12 in Naples, FL

I had a breastlift on 1/9. Nurse tells me that is normal for the wound to open on the t intersection. Should i worry about this opening. How long will it take to heal completely. Would i need a scar revision?

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February 3, 2019

Answer: Mastopexy and implants

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Deborah Sillins, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 3, 2019

Answer: Mastopexy and implants

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Deborah Sillins, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 22, 2024

Answer: Surgical scars typically take 6-8 weeks to completely heal. May want to follow with laser treatments to improve appearance.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 22, 2024

Answer: Surgical scars typically take 6-8 weeks to completely heal. May want to follow with laser treatments to improve appearance.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2019

Answer: Scars

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2019

Answer: Scars

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 3, 2019

Answer: Looking for a second opinion. Open wound after breast lift with implants. Would I need a scar revision?

Dallas Buchanan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2019

Answer: Looking for a second opinion. Open wound after breast lift with implants. Would I need a scar revision?

Dallas Buchanan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2019

Answer: Breast lift incision

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2019

Answer: Breast lift incision

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