How to treat areola infection after breast lift with implants? (photos)

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I am 4 weeks post op, and I developed an open wound around my areola after a small blood blister broke. There is no pain, but under the wound my breast feels hard. I have been on antibiotics for 5 days and am not seeing any improvement. Do you have any suggestions?

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS · Answer

You have to be patient with local wound care to allow that area to heal. This will eventually heal and it is likely you will need a scar revision to produce a more aesthetic outcome.  However, this will likely take several weeks to close.Continue to follow up with your surgeon to ensure that you progress as planned. 
Best of luck,
Vincent Marin, MDSan Diego Plastic Surgeon

Ronald A. Lohner, MD · Answer

Most importantly here, is that you need to follow with your PS to manage this.  Since implants have been placed, it is paramount that you manage this correctly so that the implants are not at risk.Normally, cultures are taken, antibiotics are administered, and healing occurs over time without need for re-operation.  Stay in touch with your plastic surgeon and follow instructions diligently.I believe that this will heal uneventfully. Best of luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At this point, you need to follow your surgeon's instructions for wound care and follow-up. Good luck with your results.

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