I had an explant and lift done in Jan. 2022. I have had places break open and bleed since then. My surgeon said this was caused from me being allergic to the suture (and that they can't fix it due to an anesthesia shortage for at least 12 months - they won't even tentatively put me on the schedule.) I got a 2nd & 3rd opinions that said it was definitely not an allergic reaction but they didn't tell me exactly what the problem was. Can anyone explain why this is happening & what I should do?
September 27, 2022
Answer: Revision needed The lift technique that was used has a vertical scar. The vertical scar is often weight bearing and the weight of the breast on the scar has caused it to separate. You may also have internal drainage that has caused the problem. You will need the scar revised and any underlying pathology corrected.
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September 27, 2022
Answer: Revision needed The lift technique that was used has a vertical scar. The vertical scar is often weight bearing and the weight of the breast on the scar has caused it to separate. You may also have internal drainage that has caused the problem. You will need the scar revised and any underlying pathology corrected.
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September 24, 2022
Answer: Scar issues 9 months after lift. What can be done to improve this? It is possible that your surgeon used dissolving sutures that take a very long time to disappear. In some patients these can create small openings in the skin while they are in the process of dissolving. Your scars could be revised - I would use faster-dissolving sutures to try to improve things. This procedure could be done under local anesthesia, sidestepping the anesthesia shortage issue. I suggest you press the matter with your surgeon. All the best.
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September 24, 2022
Answer: Scar issues 9 months after lift. What can be done to improve this? It is possible that your surgeon used dissolving sutures that take a very long time to disappear. In some patients these can create small openings in the skin while they are in the process of dissolving. Your scars could be revised - I would use faster-dissolving sutures to try to improve things. This procedure could be done under local anesthesia, sidestepping the anesthesia shortage issue. I suggest you press the matter with your surgeon. All the best.
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September 21, 2022
Answer: What can be done to improve this? Hello @lma123, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Scarring has a maturation cycle of approximately one to one and a half years depending on the patient's skin. An examination would give you more information about what can be done. Please have in mind that the scar takes different features depending on the process inherent to the patient's health and skin condition. I link a video to shed more light. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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September 21, 2022
Answer: What can be done to improve this? Hello @lma123, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Scarring has a maturation cycle of approximately one to one and a half years depending on the patient's skin. An examination would give you more information about what can be done. Please have in mind that the scar takes different features depending on the process inherent to the patient's health and skin condition. I link a video to shed more light. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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