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Small purple dot at end of incision. Any suggestions? (photos)

  • medoc
  • Orange County, CA
  • 10 months ago
1 month post-op. Initially looked like it had puss in it but the yellowish color went away and it looked purple. I tried to squeeze it to release any blood that was inside.Nothing came out. What was it? Is this normal? Will it scar?

Doctor Answers 7

September 27th, 2016

Dot

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this is no cause for alarm

It is likely the knot of the buried dissolving suture and will dissolve on its own in the next month or so

Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS
September 25th, 2016

Small Purple Dot at End of Incision

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Always contact your plastic surgeon if you have concerns about post-operative infection, bleeding, swelling, fever, excessive bruising, or any new and sudden changes in the feeling or look of your implants, breasts or incisions.

All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Any breast operation can result in changes in sensation. #Hypertrophic or #keloid scars can be a problem.  The worst are usually under the breast with an #AnchorLift or inverted “T”.  These can be treated like all thickened scars with re-excision, laser, kenalog/5-FU injections, creams, silicone strips and other methods to reduce and improve healing. But, if you find you are having any trouble with your incisions, scabs or scars be sure to see your surgeon right away to have the area checked for proper healing.


Learn more: http://www.horowitzmd.com/plastic-surgery-procedures-newport-beach/breast-augmentation/

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
September 23rd, 2016

Incisions at 1 Month

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Hello,

It isn't uncommon for one end of the incision to close a little more slowly or have a suture spit and this can make the scar temporarily darker there but over the next few months it should fade like the rest of the scar. Let your Plastic Surgeon know if you have any ongoing issues.


All the best 

Learn more: http://edelsteincosmetics.com/learning-centre/incision-care-after-sutures-are-removed/

Jerome Edelstein, MD
September 22nd, 2016

Purple mark

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Hello and thank you for sharing your concerns. It could possibly be a knot from your suture and squeezing the area might have caused a bit of irritation. I recommend following up with your surgeon to see if you are healing well. I wish you the best of luck!

Peter Newen, MD
September 22nd, 2016

Purple mark

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Thank you for the question and photo I would recommend you see your surgeon rather then speculate


Dr Corbin

Learn more: http://www.thebreastexpert.com

Frederic H. Corbin, MD
September 22nd, 2016

Small purple dot at end of incision

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Looks like most likely this is some reaction to a suture knot.  Your surgeon may be able to remove the knot in the office - best to check with him/her.   Hope that is helpful -

Jonathan C. Weinrach, MD, FACS
September 21st, 2016

Small purple dot at end of breast augmentation incision.

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This is likely to be due to a buried knot from the suture used just under the skin to close the skin  wound. Normally this is absorbable and with time will simply dissolve away but nothing to be worried about. Discuss with your surgeon.

Best wishes.

Tariq Ahmad, MBBChir, FRCS(Plast)
Cambridge Plastic Surgeon

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