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
Answer: Open wound surgeon far away.... This is a common problem when you choose to go outside the country for surgery! I'm sorry to see this happen. You need to see your doctor as soon as possible or get a second doctor or wound care center to see you by your house.Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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Answer: Open wound surgeon far away.... This is a common problem when you choose to go outside the country for surgery! I'm sorry to see this happen. You need to see your doctor as soon as possible or get a second doctor or wound care center to see you by your house.Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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February 19, 2018
Answer: Opening at T incision Hi there and thanks for your question and photos. As some of the other surgeons have said, the T incision of a breast lift is usually the last and most difficult part to heal due to the amount of tension on the area. If you had an implant placed, there is an increased risk for implant exposure, which requires immediate attention. I would definitely recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for a follow up. Best of luck and feel better!
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February 19, 2018
Answer: Opening at T incision Hi there and thanks for your question and photos. As some of the other surgeons have said, the T incision of a breast lift is usually the last and most difficult part to heal due to the amount of tension on the area. If you had an implant placed, there is an increased risk for implant exposure, which requires immediate attention. I would definitely recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for a follow up. Best of luck and feel better!
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Right breast opened up a bottom of anchor incision HI, Did you have implants placed as well? If so, you may have an exposure of the implant which almost certainly will lead to infection and extrusion of the implant. You should definitely fly back to TJ ( wherever that is) to see your surgeon as soon as possible.Good Luck,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Right breast opened up a bottom of anchor incision HI, Did you have implants placed as well? If so, you may have an exposure of the implant which almost certainly will lead to infection and extrusion of the implant. You should definitely fly back to TJ ( wherever that is) to see your surgeon as soon as possible.Good Luck,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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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: 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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