Is it safe to get implant replacement 10 days after first surgery due to incision opening?

Once an implant gets exposed it may not be able to be salvaged and the implant may need to be removed. It can then be replaced after the area heals. Your surgeon can try to salvage the situation but the chance of infection requiring removal is greatly increased. You will need to rely on your surgeon’s advice. Good luck.

Dear Fierce524670,
if you have wound separation and an exposed implant, then it should be removed and later you can replace it. I would suggest you follow your surgeon's instructions.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It can be done if the pocket is irrigated well, you stay on antibiotics, and there is no sign of an infection. However, it is risky and does not always work. Otherwise, the implant is removed, the area heals, and another implant is placed about 6 months later. If you have large heavy implants, go down in size.

Hi there, There will be many variable answers to this question. Some will recommend immediate replacement and others wait. But one thing is for certain: you will DEFINITELY have a higher chance of complications like capsular contracture on the side with an exposed implant whether it is salvaged, replaced immediately or delayed. The pocket should be irrigated thoroughly with antibiotics at the time of antibiotics. Yes there is a chance it will reopen, get infected, or get long term capsular contracture. You should ideally speak with your surgeon, but if unavailable, see a board-certified plastic surgeon to establish care. Best of luck!

WOw, this is a difficult question with many answers (some correct and some questionable).
I agree with any revision procedure involving replacement of the implant (as the implant may be considered 'colonized' with bacteria once exposed). The question is when to perform the revision. Some say to wait months to allow the wound to close before attempting any revision, but this may allow bacteria to further colonize the pocket. Others feel early action with revision and replacement prudent.
First, how did the wound open? Was there any trauma? How large are the implants and how tight is your closure?
As long as I am confident that the wound would not re-open, I would replace the implant early. I would wash out the pocket with copious amounts of Dakin's solution (antibacterial solution) and continue you on oral antibiotics for a week.
Best wishes,
Dr. Taranow