Is it normal for a nipple to split open twice not even 2 weeks after a breast augmentation?

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I Had A Breast Augmentation And My Right Nipple Split Open Twice Not Even 2 Weeks After Surgery it Split Open First Not Even A week after surgery I than were admitted back to the hospital underwent another surgery the doctor went back and closed it up. Not even 24hrs after he closed it my nipple split back open . What caused that and is that normal ? I heard the doctor didn't tighten the sutures tight enough

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and sorry to hear of your complication.  Without reviewing the operative not, it is difficult to comment on your complication.  My advice is to follow the instructions given to you by your plastic surgeon and consult with him/her regarding your particular circumstances.  Best of luck.

Christopher Craft, MD · Answer

KTaylor,
I am so sorry you have has such a difficult time. An incision opening in breast augmentation is fairly rare. I highly doubt that the surgeon would fail to close the wound appropriately twice. This makes one worry that the volume of the implant for the pocket may be too great, nutrition is not ideal, and hopefully that you are not smoking. Close contact with your surgeon is going to be even more crucial. Heed your surgeons advice, and let them guide you through your best alternatives.
I wish you the best

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