I am almost 6 months post op. Things have been healing well and I have been wearing silicone scar tape religiously for months due to past scarring raising after a previous breast aug. When changing my tape I noticed a couple holes in my scar wounds. Why would this opening be happening? I change tape every few days, am I not changing it enough?
March 23, 2024
Answer: Likely stitch related. It appears that you had a breast lift done at the same time you had your breast augmentation done. The areas where your openings occurred are typical areas where knots are tied. These knots can sometimes become exposed or, because these areas are the point of maximal tension in repairing the skin, sometimes the tissue in these areas dies and leaves an opening. I would check with your plastic surgeon to be sure there is not any retained foreign body and that they can follow these until they’re fully closed. If these are kept clean, they will eventually heal. If you are unhappy with the appearance of the scar, it can be revised usually under locally anesthesia. Best wishes.
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March 23, 2024
Answer: Likely stitch related. It appears that you had a breast lift done at the same time you had your breast augmentation done. The areas where your openings occurred are typical areas where knots are tied. These knots can sometimes become exposed or, because these areas are the point of maximal tension in repairing the skin, sometimes the tissue in these areas dies and leaves an opening. I would check with your plastic surgeon to be sure there is not any retained foreign body and that they can follow these until they’re fully closed. If these are kept clean, they will eventually heal. If you are unhappy with the appearance of the scar, it can be revised usually under locally anesthesia. Best wishes.
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March 21, 2024
Answer: Go visit your operating surgeon Hi there, I would recommended going back to you original surgeon and get evaluated. It is rare to have wound healing issues 6-months out and this should warrant a physical exam by the surgeon. After exam of the wounds and you breast overall they devise a treatment plan for you. In the meantime, make sure you aren't smoking or around those who do, up your protein intact to help with wound healing, and keep the wounds covered with antibiotic ointment and a band aid. Do not put the scar tape over the wounds. all the best
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March 21, 2024
Answer: Go visit your operating surgeon Hi there, I would recommended going back to you original surgeon and get evaluated. It is rare to have wound healing issues 6-months out and this should warrant a physical exam by the surgeon. After exam of the wounds and you breast overall they devise a treatment plan for you. In the meantime, make sure you aren't smoking or around those who do, up your protein intact to help with wound healing, and keep the wounds covered with antibiotic ointment and a band aid. Do not put the scar tape over the wounds. all the best
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