What is the term for this small hole on my scar? (Photos)

October 15, 2017
Asked By:sophia__ in New York, NY

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?

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October 17, 2017

Answer: What is the term for this small hole on my scar?

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Arthur Shektman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 17, 2017

Answer: What is the term for this small hole on my scar?

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Arthur Shektman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 25, 2017

Answer: Delayed healing

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACSSpecialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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October 25, 2017

Answer: Delayed healing

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACSSpecialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2017

Answer: Retained Sututres

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2017

Answer: Retained Sututres

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 16, 2017

Answer: Delayed healing

Christian Subbio, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2017

Answer: Delayed healing

Christian Subbio, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2017

Answer: Follow up necessary.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2017

Answer: Follow up necessary.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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