Does a cyst near incision really need to be repacked multiple times? (Photos)

Thank you for your question.  Without seeing it in person it is hard to determine what the proper follow up care would be.  I would follow up with your surgeon and follow their care instructions.  Best of luck to you. 

Without examing you, it is impossible to accurately comment on the treatment needed. If you have an area of infection, antibiotic treatment is indicated. If the wound was drained, cultures should have been obtained to guide antibiotic selection.  Of concern is that you may have infection around the implant, or that the implant may become exposed. This evaluation should not be left to a physician at the hospital or emergency room. I recommend having your surgeon evaluate you as soon as possible.

Dear Kris93,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an in-person evaluation and discussion of local wound care.  It is rare to have an infection or cyst develop after a breast augmentation, and as they lanced the area the doctor was concerned about a possible infection (the reason for repacking of the wound).  If the implant was involved, a much larger situation may develop.  Reach out again to you PS.  Best wishes.

Your story is worrisome. It appears from the photos that you have an infection, and this could be involving your breast implant, which would require further attention and treatment beyond just antibiotics. Please discuss this thoroughly with your plastic surgeon, including your added concerns. If you are not satisfied with the response or treatment, please consider a second opinion. I would pursue these concerns sooner rather than later. The treatment that has been recommended to you sounds like t might have been an emergency room doctor and the doctor who needs to be paying close attention to you at this point is your plastic surgeon. You should insist on seeing him or her. Best of luck to you. 

Thank you for your questionI recommend you follow up with your surgeon as you want to make sure to stay away from the implant. Yes you may need multiple drainage and packing but not in the same cavity of the implant, this is why it is important to consult a Plastic SurgeonBest Wishes
Dr Genevieve F.Caron, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

Thank you for your question and pictures. Although your pictures show great detail it is still hard to direct an after care especially when the wound is still in its healing stages. I would recommend you see your physician that performed your surgery to get a complete assessment.

This looks like an abscess that is draining pus. Ideally, you should have the wound swabbed, and washed daily with betadine / iodine and packed with Iodosorb paste or equivalent. I would do this once daily, and most high end plastic surgery practices should offer this daily "on-site" or by home care so you don't have to go to the hospital and wait for hours in the emergency or walk-in every day. We hare always happy to see any and all patients. We are also available for online / telemedicine consultations.M. Kara, MD, FRCSC. - Over 30 Years Experience.Specializing in 24 Hour Recovery / Out To Dinner Breast Augmentation.