I am 2 weeks post op (breast augmentation) and one of my incisions suddenly looks very red. I am very worried. Is it infected?
Answer: Redness The redness seems to be limited to the incision skin only. Most likely this is just reactive erythema after the suturing. It does not look like an infection that you need to be worried about. If you are concerned, contact your plastic surgeon's office to be seen in person.
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Answer: Redness The redness seems to be limited to the incision skin only. Most likely this is just reactive erythema after the suturing. It does not look like an infection that you need to be worried about. If you are concerned, contact your plastic surgeon's office to be seen in person.
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November 17, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision I appreciate your question.
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November 17, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision I appreciate your question.
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November 16, 2016
Answer: Possible Infection Redness can be a sign of infection, especially when accompanied by excessive warmth and discharge. I suggest you see your surgeon as soon as possible to have it checked out, just to be on the safe side.
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November 16, 2016
Answer: Possible Infection Redness can be a sign of infection, especially when accompanied by excessive warmth and discharge. I suggest you see your surgeon as soon as possible to have it checked out, just to be on the safe side.
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November 14, 2016
Answer: Does this look infected? Thanks for your question. Your incision does not looked infected. The scar looks immature and slightly raised. It should soften with time and flatten. Arm pit scars are slower to heal and remodel than scars in other areas of the body. It's not unusually for a scar to remain red and raised during the early scar remodeling process. Try to be patient. Scar massage is fine. Good luck!
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November 14, 2016
Answer: Does this look infected? Thanks for your question. Your incision does not looked infected. The scar looks immature and slightly raised. It should soften with time and flatten. Arm pit scars are slower to heal and remodel than scars in other areas of the body. It's not unusually for a scar to remain red and raised during the early scar remodeling process. Try to be patient. Scar massage is fine. Good luck!
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November 13, 2016
Answer: Underarm Incision? Thanks for this question. Only your plastic surgeon can make the determination about whether there is an infection or not at this point. You should keep the area dry and make an appointment with your surgeon for a wound check up. Best, Dr. ALDO :)
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November 13, 2016
Answer: Underarm Incision? Thanks for this question. Only your plastic surgeon can make the determination about whether there is an infection or not at this point. You should keep the area dry and make an appointment with your surgeon for a wound check up. Best, Dr. ALDO :)
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