19 days after my breast augmentation and my incisions don’t look like they're healing, what can I do? (photos)

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I’m 19 days post-op after my BA and I dont think my incisions are closing. I’ve been in good contact with my PS and he states they’re closing. I see No healing. They look the same 1 week ago. Sometimes they’re really itchy and red other days they have a little pus coming out and looks like slimy or something oozy coming out. He took my stitches out 7 days after my surgery and after that they’ve been open. I just want someone else’s opinion pls, I’m really worried.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the photos you have provided, it is difficult to determine the depth of the open wound, however it is not normal for a standard breast augmentation incision to discharge "pus" or "ooze". I highly recommend having your plastic surgeon follow-up with you in person to determine if there is an infection. Best of luck!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,It is not normal for simple inframammary incisions to ooze or be open. Although there appears to be no tension on the skin, a common reason they would ooze or open, they don't look normal. I'm concerned about the status of the implant, and would likely put you on antibiotics after culturing your wounds. Best of luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Hanna0218,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

and even more concerning when an implant is under that.  Yet, if your surgeon closed in layers, then there is protection to the implant.  Photos suggest closure was not everting  skin edges or there was a lot of thermal injury to the skin edges.  Its good you are in contact with your surgeon and if something is amiss, your surgeon will pick on that.

Ivor B. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions and your photos. You are still early in the healing process. You should continue to follow your surgeon's post operative instructions and maintain regular follow up appointments as you continue to recover. Good Luck.

19 days after my breast augmentation and my incisions don’t look like they're healing, what can I do? (photos)

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