Swelling at the Inframammary Incision 2 Wks Postop, Infected? (photo)

July 27, 2013
Asked By:xenka

I need a second opinion, please. Is my right side incision infected or what else could cause such swelling? My PS says it's not infected, but he did prescribe me antibiotics to reduce risk for infection (preventive measure). It is getting better (the course of antibiotics ended few days ago), but compared to my left side, it is not healing very well. It is a little painful, but only to touch, no drainaige. Any advice will be appreciated.

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July 30, 2013

Answer: Inflammation is part of normal healing of the scar after breast augmentation.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 30, 2013

Answer: Inflammation is part of normal healing of the scar after breast augmentation.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2013

Answer: Incisional issues

Christopher Khorsandi, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2013

Answer: Incisional issues

Christopher Khorsandi, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 4, 2014

Answer: Your incision appears stable on the photos if the last photo is the most recent!

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February 4, 2014

Answer: Your incision appears stable on the photos if the last photo is the most recent!

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August 2, 2013

Answer: More opinions about your incision

August 2, 2013

Answer: More opinions about your incision

July 31, 2013

Answer: Infected?

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July 31, 2013

Answer: Infected?

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