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Open Wound After Breast Reduction? (photo)
I had a breast reduction about a month ago, and after my steri strips came off, the left breast started to open. It is open now to where I can see...
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I Have 2 Open Wounds and Im Putting Everyday Vaseline or Triple Ointment...what else I Can Do? (photo)
I want it to heal as soon as possible.... my surgery was 3 weeks ago,,,and it happens 1 week ago.
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Breast Reduction Complications? (photo)
Prior to the surgery I was a 36FF My PS removed 700 grams / 800 grams. During the 1st week I was swollen my right breast got blisters. 1 week post my...
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How Do I Care for This Wound Separation? (photo)
I have wound separation and large hard spots under each breast. I'm on antibiotics for poss infection. One of the scabs near my areola came off so...
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Open Wound After Breast Reduction?
Wound separation at week 1 after br done 10 weeks ago. It is finally healing , but now it has a very hard clear scab over the top of the wound, bottom...
5 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Why is my Incision Tearing Open 4 Weeks Post Breast Reduction?
The first two weeks postop I was sore but not uncomfortable and everything seemed to be healing till now. My right side vertical incision and my left...
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Does Smoking Cause Open Wounds and Infection on a Breast Reduction?
I am also curious as to why I have mixed stories from different doctors in regards to smoking and the affects before and after surgery. I have talked...
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Open bleeding wounds breast lift/reduction? (photo)
I had BR Surgery 21 days ago. After 10 days two open wounds near the T incition open. Left breast wound grew from a dime size to a quarter size. It...
6 doctor answers
Will I Need Additional Stitches? Or Can It Be Glued? (photo)
Had my reduction almost 3 weeks ago and my right breast is fine but as soon as the tape came off 2 days ago on my left breast I noticed it looks torn....
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E. Coli Infection After Breast Reduction?
Had breast reduction 4.5 wks. ago, started draining 2 wks. ago & incisions opened up in 3 spots. Told dr.'s asst. & she said I was ok just...
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