I noticed it 5 days ago and my surgeon had me start applying aquacel however after 5 days it has gotten larger and there’s now a hole. I’m pretty scared at this point. He has asked me to come in on Saturday to fly in TJ for him to examine. He instead I needed to go, which is making me worry. Please advise
February 18, 2018
Answer: My right breast opened up by the anchor incision: I am currently 17 days post-op. Thank you for your pictures and questions. Wound healing problems where the incisions come together is very common. It usually starts small and then gets worse as the depth of the wound is exposed. But once the dead tissue has been removed, the wound will start to heal and get smaller over time, resulting in a widened scar in that area.As for your other questions, I am assuming by "TJ" you mean Tijuana, Mexico? And I am hoping you did not travel there for surgery. I seem to see these types of things over and over and its really sad. Patients like you travel all over for surgery thinking they are going to get something special or a great deal and then they get back and run into problems and have no one to turn to and no one to help them through the post-op recovery process. If you had just done to a local board-certified plastic surgeon in your area, you would now have someone right there with you to usher and guide you through this process, and that help and care would have been included in the price. Now you are left scared with no one to turn to. In the end, you get what you pay for. Good luck!
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February 18, 2018
Answer: My right breast opened up by the anchor incision: I am currently 17 days post-op. Thank you for your pictures and questions. Wound healing problems where the incisions come together is very common. It usually starts small and then gets worse as the depth of the wound is exposed. But once the dead tissue has been removed, the wound will start to heal and get smaller over time, resulting in a widened scar in that area.As for your other questions, I am assuming by "TJ" you mean Tijuana, Mexico? And I am hoping you did not travel there for surgery. I seem to see these types of things over and over and its really sad. Patients like you travel all over for surgery thinking they are going to get something special or a great deal and then they get back and run into problems and have no one to turn to and no one to help them through the post-op recovery process. If you had just done to a local board-certified plastic surgeon in your area, you would now have someone right there with you to usher and guide you through this process, and that help and care would have been included in the price. Now you are left scared with no one to turn to. In the end, you get what you pay for. Good luck!
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear dynmilo,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear dynmilo,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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