I have open hole around areola. I had surgery 2 weeks ago. I changed strips last night. What's wrong? Please help me (Photo)

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As i was slowly pulling of the one strip to have incison cleaned with saline the one scab came off and started to bleed but then seemed to show small hole at where strip was. I do feel some discomfort at site like a small tingling feeling as though im being pinched with needle just not too painful. Discharge is puss creamcolor. I put a lot more strips back on to try to close is as if im pulling the outside skin in towards the nipple to see if it closes . what should i do ?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi eschoto,
  
I understand your concern. While it is common to have a superficial separation of the wound at the incision site (i.e T junction) following a breast augmentation/lift surgery, this must be closely monitored and make sure it does not become infected. You should follow your plastic surgeon's post operative wound care management instructions. 
  
If you are concerned, it is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos and sharing your concerns. You appear to be spitting out your areola sutures. You need to see your plastic surgeon and have them make a diagnosis and treatment plan for you. Additional antibiotics may be required. Good luck. Dr. ALDO

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

That type of opening is not uncommon. Make sure you have notified your plastic surgeon. The main concern would be if the implant surface were exposed underneath. So visit your surgeon and follow all directions. Best wishes.

Grant A. Fairbanks, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your wound is very common and most of the time, it's a stitch that did not dissolve and made it's way out. The best thing to do is to follow up with your provider. The hole will close up on its own and things will heal as they need to. Best of luck!

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Despite good intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you (in any responsible fashion) with specific enough advise to be truly helpful. Given your concerns, you'll be best off seeking follow-up with your plastic surgeon, earlier that already scheduled if necessary, for in person evaluation.Best of Luck!

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