Exactly one month after my breast augmentation I developed a small hole on the incision of my scar. It’s not bleeding but it is releasing a light brown liquid. On the inside of the hole I can see it is a pinkish white color. I don’t have any idea why it is there or how it developed. What concerns me the most is that it’s not bleeding. I figured if it were bleeding it would heal up on it’s own. Does anyone know what it could be or have any information on how to heal from this?
October 16, 2017
Answer: Delayed healing It is possibly a "retained stitch" which is where one of the dissolving stitches is taking too long and irritating the tissues like a pimple. Get examined to know for sure.Best of luck!
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Delayed healing It is possibly a "retained stitch" which is where one of the dissolving stitches is taking too long and irritating the tissues like a pimple. Get examined to know for sure.Best of luck!
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Follow up necessary. It appears that you had an augmentation mastopexy (combined with a breast lift), and you have some delayed healing. This can potentially become a more serious problem. I suggest a follow up with your surgeon. If you remain concerned and feel that your concerns have not been properly addressed, I suggest a second opinion with an experienced board eligible or bard certified plastic surgeon. A wound that is slow in healing in the setting of underlying breast implants can be a potential source of infection which can result in more serious complications. Best of luck to you.
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Follow up necessary. It appears that you had an augmentation mastopexy (combined with a breast lift), and you have some delayed healing. This can potentially become a more serious problem. I suggest a follow up with your surgeon. If you remain concerned and feel that your concerns have not been properly addressed, I suggest a second opinion with an experienced board eligible or bard certified plastic surgeon. A wound that is slow in healing in the setting of underlying breast implants can be a potential source of infection which can result in more serious complications. Best of luck to you.
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