Will my open wound under my breast close? (photo)

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4 weeks po. My left breast is very swollen, sore and numb at the same time. My would is open and it looks like some type of white sticky puss is coming out. My doctor said I don’t not have enough calorie intake and it is causing the wound to heal slow. He says if I don’t eat better my incision will basically rip and my implant will start to fall. He also removes some tiny stitches from inside. Will the scar close? Is it to late? Should I always keep it covered with gauze? Or let air heal the wound?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Pioneering9061,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photos, it looks like a small wound separation. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question. I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure. My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel. I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Cosmetic Breast Augmentation Specialist.
 
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photos, it looks like a small wound separation. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered.I hope that helps! Best of Luck! 
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD #CoreAesthetic Breast Augmentation Specialist Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos. This could be from a suture abscess, resulting from retained sutures. Have your surgeon evaluate you and remove any retained suture if possible. Typically, these openings are superficial and resolve spontaneously. The key is to make sure this is in fact superficial and your implant pocket is not involved and that can only done by in-person examination. I would keep the area clean and avoid any strenuous activity/lifting, smoking (if you are a smoker), underwire bras or anything that places excess tension on the incision. Best,

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, it appears your wound is healing.  As for nutrition I agree it is important.  In terms of the wound care-best you listen to your surgeon, however I prefer dry gauze

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear Pioneering9061,Thank you for your question. If you are healthy and a non-smoker, it is not normal to have such poor healing after a breast augmentation. Your left breast does appear significant larger than your right, and this could be indicative of fluid in your left breast that needs to be drained. I would follow-up with your surgeon and keep the wound covered and clean. Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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