How long until incisions completely healed?

dianey61 · 07-15-2009, 12:17 PM

I have had an anchor lift and implants on July 8. The incisions are freaking me out a bit. i was wondering how long until they are completely healed and i don't have to worry about infection or stitches coming loose?

HT: 5'3".
WT: 115
pre breast augmentation 34A (deflated)
275cc saline unders

lacey320 · 07-15-2009, 12:21 PM

Hi! I had areola incisions (Benelli lift), and you'll find there are different stages. Mine were closed within a week or so. Around Week 2 I had scabs and they started to fall off. I'm in Week 6 and I can barely see the incisions anymore! It's hard to even tell where they were.

I don't have any incisions on the breast itself, just the areola, so maybe someone can help you with that part.

Be patient - you will be surprised how rapidly you start to heal once you get thru the first couple of weeks.

My doc also said to be very careful of any sun exposure, as that can cause scars to permanently darken.

Good luck with your healing!

jamsmak04 · 07-15-2009, 12:23 PM

I think mine were completely closed around week 4. Mine took extra time because I had an infection in the incision also right now I have a stitch hanging out so I still have to be careful

AugustLove09 · 07-15-2009, 01:43 PM

I am at 2 weeks and 1 day, my external stitches are out and the steri-strips are off. Most of both incisions are completely closed up, however, there are still a couple spots on both that are, not really open, but would have scabs on if I didn't still use Bacitricin and bandages. Hope that helps a little.

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dianey61 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 57 Thanks: 13 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	How long until incisions completely healed? I have had an anchor lift and implants on July 8. The incisions are freaking me out a bit. i was wondering how long until they are completely healed and i don't have to worry about infection or stitches coming loose? HT: 5'3". WT: 115 pre breast augmentation 34A (deflated) 275cc saline unders

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07-15-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
lacey320 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 609 Thanks: 554 Thanked 261 Times in 180 Posts	Hi! I had areola incisions (Benelli lift), and you'll find there are different stages. Mine were closed within a week or so. Around Week 2 I had scabs and they started to fall off. I'm in Week 6 and I can barely see the incisions anymore! It's hard to even tell where they were. I don't have any incisions on the breast itself, just the areola, so maybe someone can help you with that part. Be patient - you will be surprised how rapidly you start to heal once you get thru the first couple of weeks. My doc also said to be very careful of any sun exposure, as that can cause scars to permanently darken. Good luck with your healing!

07-15-2009, 12:23 PM	#3
jamsmak04 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,297 Thanks: 312 Thanked 440 Times in 394 Posts	I think mine were completely closed around week 4. Mine took extra time because I had an infection in the incision also right now I have a stitch hanging out so I still have to be careful

07-15-2009, 01:43 PM	#4
AugustLove09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 24 Thanks: 28 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	I am at 2 weeks and 1 day, my external stitches are out and the steri-strips are off. Most of both incisions are completely closed up, however, there are still a couple spots on both that are, not really open, but would have scabs on if I didn't still use Bacitricin and bandages. Hope that helps a little.