Is This a Sign of Necrosis? (photo)

August 20, 2013
Asked By:sisicanada in Quebec, QC

I'm 4 months post breast lift and up until now everything was healing nicely. 3 days ago I thaught I had a scratch but it got bigger and it feels like there is a hole under the surface of the skin. Is this a sign of necrosis? How can I get it to heal?

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September 11, 2013

Answer: Breast lift wound healing

Michele A. Shermak, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 11, 2013

Answer: Breast lift wound healing

Michele A. Shermak, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2013

Answer: Problem with healing

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2013

Answer: Problem with healing

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 18, 2013

Answer: Tissue Necrosis?

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September 18, 2013

Answer: Tissue Necrosis?

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August 23, 2013

Answer: The picture does not look like necrosis

August 23, 2013

Answer: The picture does not look like necrosis

August 22, 2013

Answer: Buried suture knot infection

August 22, 2013

Answer: Buried suture knot infection

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