whenever an incision breaks open, trying to close it will result in infection and failure. Usual thing is to arrange for daily wound dressings. If concerned, your surgeon might place some reinforcing sutures on the edges of the opening to prevent it from opening further but closure of the opening is not done
Unfortunately, despite many miraculous claims out there, no laser or other machine out there does any good skin tightening.I recommend seeing a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience in armlifts and body contouring. However, no good surgical option may exist
try not to move your arms, every time you look at it you are likely pulling on the wound and tearing it more open. Wait until you see your surgeon
A before and after photo would be beneficial to provide an accurate answer. Please follow up with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.
Going under the muscle is certainly a great option when suffering from a capsular contracture and the implant is currently sitting above the muscle. Going under the muscle has a lower risk of capsular contracture in general and should lower the risk of recurrence. Other things to consider are implant exchange, use of alloderm, and total removal of the existing capsule
whenever an incision breaks open, trying to close it will result in infection and failure. Usual thing is to arrange for daily wound dressings. If concerned, your surgeon might place some reinforcing sutures on the edges of the opening to prevent it from opening further but closure of the opening is not done
Unfortunately, despite many miraculous claims out there, no laser or other machine out there does any good skin tightening.I recommend seeing a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience in armlifts and body contouring. However, no good surgical option may exist
try not to move your arms, every time you look at it you are likely pulling on the wound and tearing it more open. Wait until you see your surgeon
A before and after photo would be beneficial to provide an accurate answer. Please follow up with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.
Going under the muscle is certainly a great option when suffering from a capsular contracture and the implant is currently sitting above the muscle. Going under the muscle has a lower risk of capsular contracture in general and should lower the risk of recurrence. Other things to consider are implant exchange, use of alloderm, and total removal of the existing capsule
