I had a lift with 200 cc saline implant 15 days ago. I visited my PS yesterday bc I had concerns of fluid. He said I was fine. Did not remove my tape. Today, I noticed very gross yellow puss leaking through tape. Remove it to find raw skin. And 2 clear stitches poking out. PS didn't seem concerned, told me to clean and dry it. He also said to grab stitches with tweezers and pull and clip. I clipped but when I tried to remove them they were stuck and I began to bleed, no antibiotics. What 2do??
January 3, 2017
Answer: Noticed Spitting Stitches at 2 Weeks Post-Op HEALING AFTER BREAST SURGERY, AUGMENTATION, LIFTS1. pain is variable2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help4. massage and stretching may help5. everyone heals differently6. 4-7 days off from work is commonHEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.ASYMMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff.SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look its best approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skin and muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will often look higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It can take up to a year to see your final result.FOLLOW-UP EXAMS: These are generally done in 1 week, 2 to 3 weeks, 3 to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, and 1-2 year intervals. In our office we include all of your follow up appointments in the initial surgical fee.While it takes some time for both the implants and incisions to heal, your own plastic surgeon will have the best answers and solutions. It is unfortunate that you see a pus coming from the stitches because that is usually an indicator of an infection. It would be best to have the area examined to make sure that everything is going well or if additional work is needed for correction or revision. Good luck!
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January 3, 2017
Answer: Noticed Spitting Stitches at 2 Weeks Post-Op HEALING AFTER BREAST SURGERY, AUGMENTATION, LIFTS1. pain is variable2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help4. massage and stretching may help5. everyone heals differently6. 4-7 days off from work is commonHEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.ASYMMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff.SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look its best approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skin and muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will often look higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It can take up to a year to see your final result.FOLLOW-UP EXAMS: These are generally done in 1 week, 2 to 3 weeks, 3 to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, and 1-2 year intervals. In our office we include all of your follow up appointments in the initial surgical fee.While it takes some time for both the implants and incisions to heal, your own plastic surgeon will have the best answers and solutions. It is unfortunate that you see a pus coming from the stitches because that is usually an indicator of an infection. It would be best to have the area examined to make sure that everything is going well or if additional work is needed for correction or revision. Good luck!
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January 1, 2017
Answer: Wound concern Thanks for your inquiry. I suggest you set up an appointment and be seen by your surgeon. Not all drainage is the same and best to let your surgeon evaluate, good luck.
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January 1, 2017
Answer: Wound concern Thanks for your inquiry. I suggest you set up an appointment and be seen by your surgeon. Not all drainage is the same and best to let your surgeon evaluate, good luck.
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