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I would suggest you are seen by your plastic surgeon asap. You may need to have the incision repaired and I would have the area checked for infection as well. Best of luck.
Not uncommon for circumferential incisions to open with combined implants placed at the same setting. See your surgeon as soon as possible.
Open wounds after breast surgery are never normal. In your case, you may have an infection or some other reason for you wound to have opened up and I recommend an immediate call and visit to your surgeon.Best of luck, Dr. L
Way too much tension, as evidence by your early spreading nipple. It looks like you've got some fat necrosis (death) along the line of closure. You will need to be followed up closely to ensure the implant does not get exposed with this.
Your skin might be having a reaction to the suture. It does not look like an infection, but still check with your doctor. A reaction to the suture is not uncommon and will heal normally after a year.
You appear to be an excellent candidate for a slight reduction (and a lift) to decrease the possibility of recurring droop. A lollipop incision would provide the smallest and most minimal scar. If there is a persistent history of keloid scarring elsewhere, scars may be treated with injectables...
Sometimes particular nerves are injured during surgery and it may be possible to anesthetize these nerves with a combination of local anesthesia and steroids. This can be repeated as necessary. An anesthesiologist specializing in pain management can perform this. A final option...
Thank you for the question and picture. It is difficult to give you good advice based on the single photograph; you will be best off asking this question of your plastic surgeon who has had the advantage of examining you carefully. Generally speaking, patients undergoing this...