I will be 4 weeks post op in two days. I have been having small amounts of drainage which I was told was normal. Over the weekend, I noticed I had a bit more drainage than usual. I then came to find that it appears my wound is separating. I called my surgeons office after hours and they said they will give my doctor the message and I assume hopefully see me tomorrow. I’m freaking out because I was reading about possible implant infection.
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July 31, 2018
Answer: Wound separation after breast augmentation
Hi and welcome to our forum!Congratulations on your very recent surgery! You are two days out....following the procedure, it will take 6 weeks for the swelling to subside and 6-12 months for the tissues to soften and the implant to fully adjust into position.It is far too early to...
Dear mjanellec,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, ...
Dear iammeDuh,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, ...