I recently received breast augmentation in another country just 3 weeks ago. I noticed that my wounds are open on the edges, and wanted to know if they will need to be restitched. There are also white strings coming out of my wounds, along with some stitches remaining I believe. Will I need to go to a surgeon locally to have them removed? It is difficult to contact my surgeon. These photos are both of my breasts, I did just clean them with peroxide. There is no liquids coming out.
September 10, 2015
Answer: Three weeks post-op and I see white strings hanging from my stitches and one wound seems open on the edge? Thank you for your question and photos. No online reviewer can diagnose a condition based solely on the information provided. However, it does not look infected as there is minimal redness. I would recommend you see a plastic surgeon to ensure this does not deteriorate. You are correct to question the appearance of your wounds.
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September 10, 2015
Answer: Three weeks post-op and I see white strings hanging from my stitches and one wound seems open on the edge? Thank you for your question and photos. No online reviewer can diagnose a condition based solely on the information provided. However, it does not look infected as there is minimal redness. I would recommend you see a plastic surgeon to ensure this does not deteriorate. You are correct to question the appearance of your wounds.
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September 10, 2015
Answer: Wound healing The answer to your question depends partly upon how your surgeon closed the wounds. Most plastic surgeons close submuscular breast augmentation incisions in three layers. If that is the case here and you do not have an infection you will most likely heal without further intervention as long as you keep this clean. If the implant becomes exposed, however, it will almost certainly have to be removed.As you probably realize now, destination plastic surgery is a risky proposition. Not being able to see your plastic surgeon is a problem. Not being able to contact your surgeon is even worse. I would strongly advise you to seek help from a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. You will almost certainly have other questions moving forward.
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September 10, 2015
Answer: Wound healing The answer to your question depends partly upon how your surgeon closed the wounds. Most plastic surgeons close submuscular breast augmentation incisions in three layers. If that is the case here and you do not have an infection you will most likely heal without further intervention as long as you keep this clean. If the implant becomes exposed, however, it will almost certainly have to be removed.As you probably realize now, destination plastic surgery is a risky proposition. Not being able to see your plastic surgeon is a problem. Not being able to contact your surgeon is even worse. I would strongly advise you to seek help from a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. You will almost certainly have other questions moving forward.
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