I have swelling on the ends of my incisions. I don't know if it's just the stitches that have not dissolved yet or the start of "dog ears." I know that if it is an issue, my surgeon will fix it for free because it would be covered as part of the surgery but, I'm still worried. I just want everything to heal flat.
January 9, 2018
Answer: Swelling after FTM top surgery The lateral portion of the incisions can sometimes have some bunching from the often dissolvable sutures. This will likely flatten some over time, however if after 6-12 months they are not flat, you may have a "dog ear" deformity here and just have to undergo a minor revision, which is not uncommon with this surgery, as efforts are often made initially to keep the incisions shorter. Most revisions will end up making your incision a bit longer and more under the armpit, which is not aesthetically preferable to some patients. If the swelling seems to be more "waterbed" like, then you may have a small fluid collection, and may want to visit your surgeon to have this looked at.
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January 9, 2018
Answer: Swelling after FTM top surgery The lateral portion of the incisions can sometimes have some bunching from the often dissolvable sutures. This will likely flatten some over time, however if after 6-12 months they are not flat, you may have a "dog ear" deformity here and just have to undergo a minor revision, which is not uncommon with this surgery, as efforts are often made initially to keep the incisions shorter. Most revisions will end up making your incision a bit longer and more under the armpit, which is not aesthetically preferable to some patients. If the swelling seems to be more "waterbed" like, then you may have a small fluid collection, and may want to visit your surgeon to have this looked at.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: FTM top surgery You are still very swollen. This looks like normal healing but check with your surgeon to be sure. Be sure to visit a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in top surgery.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: FTM top surgery You are still very swollen. This looks like normal healing but check with your surgeon to be sure. Be sure to visit a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in top surgery.
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