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Is this scarring normal? 5 months after breast augmentation and lift (Photo)

ksmith666Feb 15, 2019
I’m 5 months post op from a breast augmentation & lift. Recently my scarring has become more red looking and also pretty itchy. I’m wondering if this is normal? I was given a scar cream from my doctors office but have very sensitive skin and every kind I’ve tried has irritated my skin a bit.

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Chris Porter, MD

This does not look infected, it maybe a suture spitting out or a T-junction mild wound separation. It would be best assessed by your Plastic Surgeon for reassurance, all the best.

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Melih Erogul, MD (retired)

Hi and welcome to our forum! Suture spitting is very common when deep sutures are utilized. Most deep sutures are of the dissolvable type. However, on occasion, an individual may be hypersensitive to the material utilized or the suture may be placed too close to the skin surface. The body...

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Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)

You have a difficult problem that requires an in person evaluation.  Measurements are needed to discuss breast lift revision.  An internal bra may be an option for you.  Wish I could offer more information, but an exam is needed.  

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