Hi. I had an anchor scar Breast lift and buttock implants 3.5 weeks ago. The results have beengreat but on Friday I noticed that the left breast scar had opened slightly. . I asked my doctor and they said manuka honey would be good. It seems to be ok, is slightly sore ( I have to lie on my front for 3 more weeks ) I was on broad scope ciprofloxina for a month but I run out of that on Tuesday this week. I'm hoping that o could get some reassurance that this looks ok. I read that this is normal.
Answer: A scar revision is needed followed by proper scar laser treatments Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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Answer: A scar revision is needed followed by proper scar laser treatments Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Wound Separation after Anchor Lift Depending on your procedure, those with incisions around the nipples, there is the potential to affect your areolae during the healing process. Most commonly, we prefer the lollipop or donut lift because of the shape, small scars and easier healing. The nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position.
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Wound Separation after Anchor Lift Depending on your procedure, those with incisions around the nipples, there is the potential to affect your areolae during the healing process. Most commonly, we prefer the lollipop or donut lift because of the shape, small scars and easier healing. The nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position.
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September 27, 2016
Answer: Wound dehiscence after mastopexy Wound dehiscence, or opening up, may sometimes occur after breast lifts. Even though this complication is frustrating, it is normally managed just by wound care. Manuka honey ointments are one of the topical treatments that can be used, so it seems that you are being managed well. It is important to have regular followup with your surgeon and to notify him/her of any adverse changes if they occur.
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September 27, 2016
Answer: Wound dehiscence after mastopexy Wound dehiscence, or opening up, may sometimes occur after breast lifts. Even though this complication is frustrating, it is normally managed just by wound care. Manuka honey ointments are one of the topical treatments that can be used, so it seems that you are being managed well. It is important to have regular followup with your surgeon and to notify him/her of any adverse changes if they occur.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Breast lift Wound healing Hi there and thanks for posting.Whilst I would not say that this is "normal" it certainly can happen and should not adversely affect your long term result.This is best managed by your treating surgeon. If you were my patient, I would want to see you at least weekly until things were healed which should only take a few of weeks. It would be important for example to know what type of sutures were used, and when they dissolve.It does not look like you have an infection, but closer examination is required to give an accurate picture and possibly a swab taken to make sure you are on the correct antibiotics.I usually use simple dressings in these situations but sometimes a dressing with silver impregnation can help if there is a suggestion of infection.Hopefully things will settle down quickly for you, these incidents are annoying but as I said rarely influence the long term result.Richard
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Breast lift Wound healing Hi there and thanks for posting.Whilst I would not say that this is "normal" it certainly can happen and should not adversely affect your long term result.This is best managed by your treating surgeon. If you were my patient, I would want to see you at least weekly until things were healed which should only take a few of weeks. It would be important for example to know what type of sutures were used, and when they dissolve.It does not look like you have an infection, but closer examination is required to give an accurate picture and possibly a swab taken to make sure you are on the correct antibiotics.I usually use simple dressings in these situations but sometimes a dressing with silver impregnation can help if there is a suggestion of infection.Hopefully things will settle down quickly for you, these incidents are annoying but as I said rarely influence the long term result.Richard
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Wound Healing Issues Wound healing issues are common with breast lifts. As long as your plastic surgeon is seeing you regularly for care to make sure there is not an infection; the wound should heal on its own. Just follow doctors orders as they are given to you.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Wound Healing Issues Wound healing issues are common with breast lifts. As long as your plastic surgeon is seeing you regularly for care to make sure there is not an infection; the wound should heal on its own. Just follow doctors orders as they are given to you.
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