My incision was thin and perfectly closed when I got the stitches out until they randomly burst open I'm so upset what could I have done for this to happen will I be left with a really ugly scar now ? My surgeon said it probably won't turn out the best now but that I can do a scar revision later on
Answer: Incision Opening Hello,This degree of wound separation for an IMF incision is unusual in my experience. Smoking can lead to healing issues. I would be concerned with preventing infection primarily, consider scar revision later on. Follow up closely with your Plastic Surgeon for wound care. All the best
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Incision Opening Hello,This degree of wound separation for an IMF incision is unusual in my experience. Smoking can lead to healing issues. I would be concerned with preventing infection primarily, consider scar revision later on. Follow up closely with your Plastic Surgeon for wound care. All the best
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Answer: Wound dehiscence Hello,I'm less worried about the scar, and more worried about the potential for bacteria to get to the implant. This is highly unusual and your wounds have a colored exudate and surrounding erythema that is concerning. I think you need to go on systemic antibiotics after your surgeon has cultured your wounds. Best of luck!
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Answer: Wound dehiscence Hello,I'm less worried about the scar, and more worried about the potential for bacteria to get to the implant. This is highly unusual and your wounds have a colored exudate and surrounding erythema that is concerning. I think you need to go on systemic antibiotics after your surgeon has cultured your wounds. Best of luck!
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November 6, 2016
Answer: Incision opened up. Is this normal? Will my scar be really bad? (Photo) The scar will be worse than it otherwise would have been, but may heal just fine regardless. Only time will tell. Its best to trust your surgeon and if it is unsightly down the road a revision of the scar is a relatively minor procedure.
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Answer: Incision opened up. Is this normal? Will my scar be really bad? (Photo) The scar will be worse than it otherwise would have been, but may heal just fine regardless. Only time will tell. Its best to trust your surgeon and if it is unsightly down the road a revision of the scar is a relatively minor procedure.
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November 6, 2016
Answer: Incision opened up. Is this normal? Will my scar be really bad? I am sorry to see that your incision has opened up. This should heal with time if proper wound care methods are used. Please see her plastic surgeon and ask about wet-to-dry dressing changes and topical antibiotics. It will be impossible to evaluate your final incision at least until 7 or 8 months from now.
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Answer: Incision opened up. Is this normal? Will my scar be really bad? I am sorry to see that your incision has opened up. This should heal with time if proper wound care methods are used. Please see her plastic surgeon and ask about wet-to-dry dressing changes and topical antibiotics. It will be impossible to evaluate your final incision at least until 7 or 8 months from now.
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November 5, 2016
Answer: Slow healing after augmentation Thank you for your question and photos. From what I can see, you appear to have some superficial healing delay. This could be due to external irritation, systemic issues like smoking, or inflammation due to the sutures. This sort of problem will typicall resolve with local wound care. You may have wider than ideal scar, but this can be fixed at a later time with a scar revision. Best to follow your surgeons wound care advice. Good luck.
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Answer: Slow healing after augmentation Thank you for your question and photos. From what I can see, you appear to have some superficial healing delay. This could be due to external irritation, systemic issues like smoking, or inflammation due to the sutures. This sort of problem will typicall resolve with local wound care. You may have wider than ideal scar, but this can be fixed at a later time with a scar revision. Best to follow your surgeons wound care advice. Good luck.
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