I’m 4-5 weeks post op and my incision appears to be opening up on the edge. Should I be worried? Why is this happening? Is it possible the sports bra was rubbing my incision and irritating it?
Answer: No Sign of Infection but be careful Here are my wound care instructions which will help you avoid infectionDo not do anything that requires you to bend, strain, lift, or cause exertion until sutures are removed or otherwise directed. No strenuous exercise until after your sutures are removed or otherwise directed. IF BLEEDING STARTS, apply continuous firm pressure on the area for 30 minutes without removing the bandage. If bleeding persists hold continuous firm pressure for an additional 30 minutes. If the bandage becomes saturated it may be replaced. If bleeding does not resolve after 1 hour please call the office or page the physician on-call. TO PREVENT SWELLING: Apply frozen gel-pack every 2 hours for 20 minutes at a time for the rest of the day. DO NOT WEAR ANY BRAS, OR SURGICAL BREAST GARMENTS. If wearing abdominal binder or any compression garments, cut the front so it does not touch any part of your breasts. Sleep with 2-3 pillows and on the unaffected side for the first few nights as this helps to minimize swelling. No alcohol FOR PAIN: Take 1-2 Extra Strength Tylenol (or the prescription pain medication provided) every 6 hours as needed. WOUND CARE SUPPLIES NEEDED: Hydrogen peroxide (Mix with water to form a 50/50 mixture) Q-tips 2x2 or 4x4 sterile gauze pads Non-stick gauze pads brand name: Telfa or Band-Aids (if the site is small) Vaseline ointment (Buy a new jar or tube) Paper tape (brand name: Micropore) Ice Packs, or frozen gel packs Change the dressing daily using the following steps: Wash hands before and after each dressing change. Remove old bandage. You may want to shower with the old dressing on so it is easier to remove. Wash area gently with sterile gauze pads or Q-tips using hydrogen peroxide/water mixture. Lightly remove any crusting along suture line and around the wound. (We do NOT want a scab to form as this can slow down healing and may increase the chance of infection and scarring). Dab wound dry with sterile gauze. Apply Vaseline to keep wound moist for better healing. Cut a piece of non-stick gauze to size and cover your surgical site. Secure the nonstick gauze with tape. You may use a Band-Aid instead if the wound is small. Continue daily wound care with hydrogen peroxide/water mixture and Vaseline, until the wound has healed completely. Once the wound has healed over, regular skin care can resume.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: No Sign of Infection but be careful Here are my wound care instructions which will help you avoid infectionDo not do anything that requires you to bend, strain, lift, or cause exertion until sutures are removed or otherwise directed. No strenuous exercise until after your sutures are removed or otherwise directed. IF BLEEDING STARTS, apply continuous firm pressure on the area for 30 minutes without removing the bandage. If bleeding persists hold continuous firm pressure for an additional 30 minutes. If the bandage becomes saturated it may be replaced. If bleeding does not resolve after 1 hour please call the office or page the physician on-call. TO PREVENT SWELLING: Apply frozen gel-pack every 2 hours for 20 minutes at a time for the rest of the day. DO NOT WEAR ANY BRAS, OR SURGICAL BREAST GARMENTS. If wearing abdominal binder or any compression garments, cut the front so it does not touch any part of your breasts. Sleep with 2-3 pillows and on the unaffected side for the first few nights as this helps to minimize swelling. No alcohol FOR PAIN: Take 1-2 Extra Strength Tylenol (or the prescription pain medication provided) every 6 hours as needed. WOUND CARE SUPPLIES NEEDED: Hydrogen peroxide (Mix with water to form a 50/50 mixture) Q-tips 2x2 or 4x4 sterile gauze pads Non-stick gauze pads brand name: Telfa or Band-Aids (if the site is small) Vaseline ointment (Buy a new jar or tube) Paper tape (brand name: Micropore) Ice Packs, or frozen gel packs Change the dressing daily using the following steps: Wash hands before and after each dressing change. Remove old bandage. You may want to shower with the old dressing on so it is easier to remove. Wash area gently with sterile gauze pads or Q-tips using hydrogen peroxide/water mixture. Lightly remove any crusting along suture line and around the wound. (We do NOT want a scab to form as this can slow down healing and may increase the chance of infection and scarring). Dab wound dry with sterile gauze. Apply Vaseline to keep wound moist for better healing. Cut a piece of non-stick gauze to size and cover your surgical site. Secure the nonstick gauze with tape. You may use a Band-Aid instead if the wound is small. Continue daily wound care with hydrogen peroxide/water mixture and Vaseline, until the wound has healed completely. Once the wound has healed over, regular skin care can resume.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Incision opening after breast augmentation 1 month ago - should I be worried? Hi! Thank you for your question and for your picture. It is not common for a breast augmentation incision to open up one month after the surgical procedure. Good news is that from the picture it doesn't look infected. However, please follow up with your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Hope all goes well.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Incision opening after breast augmentation 1 month ago - should I be worried? Hi! Thank you for your question and for your picture. It is not common for a breast augmentation incision to open up one month after the surgical procedure. Good news is that from the picture it doesn't look infected. However, please follow up with your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Hope all goes well.
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August 28, 2018
Answer: Drainage from the wound one month after breast augmentation demands a trip to your surgeon. The problem could be as simple as a necessitating suture but this condition needs to be examined by your surgeon. The sooner the better.
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Answer: Drainage from the wound one month after breast augmentation demands a trip to your surgeon. The problem could be as simple as a necessitating suture but this condition needs to be examined by your surgeon. The sooner the better.
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August 22, 2020
Answer: Incision Thank you for your question and photograph. Your photograph indicates a small area that may be an opening where suture material is finding it's way to the skin surface. This is known as a spitting stitch and generally heals quite well. My advice is to follow-up with your plastic surgeon for his/her specific instructions. Good luck.
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Answer: Incision Thank you for your question and photograph. Your photograph indicates a small area that may be an opening where suture material is finding it's way to the skin surface. This is known as a spitting stitch and generally heals quite well. My advice is to follow-up with your plastic surgeon for his/her specific instructions. Good luck.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Opening in your incision From the photo it appears to be a small stitch area and most likely not an issue but I would suggest you see your physician for an in person evaluation. You do not obviously want even a small open hole unattended. Be careful of your garments and keep in touch with your practice. Best of luck.
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Answer: Opening in your incision From the photo it appears to be a small stitch area and most likely not an issue but I would suggest you see your physician for an in person evaluation. You do not obviously want even a small open hole unattended. Be careful of your garments and keep in touch with your practice. Best of luck.
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