Why did my areola incision open? 2 months post op. (photos)

September 20, 2017
Asked By:Krystal_1 in New York, NY

I'm a little over 2 months post op and I noticed a small white bulge around my areola incision, a few days later the bulge dried out and scabbed. The scab came of when I took a shower and now it looks like an small, superficial opening. In the photo it's a little red because I just removed the gauze and it again pulled off the scab that was forming. Is this normal? Why did the incision open to begin with (white bulge)?

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September 22, 2017

Answer: Stitch abscess

September 22, 2017

Answer: Stitch abscess

September 22, 2017

Answer: Stitch abscess

September 22, 2017

Answer: Stitch abscess

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