I had breast reduction surgery months ago where my vertical incision opened/split. Is it common for a surgeon to use only skin glue to close this incision? There were not exterior sutures, only glue and steri-strips. Thank you.
I had a breast reduction done about 2 weeks ago. I was checking my breast today and noticed the skin around the incision is peeling off and showing some pink. I called the hospital and sent them this picture. The nurse said it looks okay because she doesn't see any infection. Should I be worried? Or can it just be because of the steri strip?
I recently got a breast reduction about 3 weeks ago and things have not been going well for me. I just want to know after breast reduction surgery are they supposed to put steri strips around the nipple incision as well? because my doctor only used gauze
Had reduction and lift 3 weeks ago. At week 2, steri strips and end of stitches were removed. Was told to use antibacterial soap (which has fragrance and is not good for my skin) on the incisions. All of a sudden in this week 3, I see yellow/greenish area on T part and a lil on areola (both left breast). PS nurse assures me no prob and I have an appt Monday. As a vegan and never having wound issues, should I be concerned? Often times nurses/docs blow us off then an issue gets worse. Help!
I asked my surgeon waiting on a response. What recommendations would work to help healing. Maybe silvadene cream or santly to help the wound heal. I have been keeping the incision clean and changing the dressing. How often should I change the dressing daily or every other day. I am using steri-strips. I am 2 weeks postop procedure was on the 10/27
My PS told me to let the steri strips fall off on their own but pieces came loose in the shower so I peeled it and had to force some pieces. Now they are all off. It stung a little when I peeled them off and around my nipples seems less healed than other places. Did I do more harm than good?
I removed my steri strips and was taken aback by some of the incisions and stitching. During my follow up appt the tape was still on, so I hadnt seen the incisions yet. He told me I could remove the tape that day, and start the silicone sheeting immediately. Is this how everyones scars look at this point? Also, I have a few spots with a white stitch poking out that will not come out when I pull, and a blistered area that my surgeon said was nothing to worry about, but its making me nervous!
I am currently POD #17 from a bilateral breast reduction, uncomplicated and everything went as planned. I had my steri strips removed yesterday, and have dissolvable stitches. Upon returning home, I can now see at the bottom of my left breast on the T-junction there is an open area, with white/yellow tissue that is slightly draining (I have gauze placed over top). I have been applying vaseline to my incisions. I am wondering if this is an infection? I will be seeing my surgeon in 2 days.
I had a breast reduction almost 4 weeks ago and this wound in the T junction is scary looking. When they took the steristrips off there was blistering underneath and they ended up having to take some stitches out that were trying to come through. I was told to put ointment on and cover. It looks like it is getting worse to me. The black spots in the wound are NOT scabs. Is it necrotic? How often do I need to change my dressings?
I got the tape taken off after my BR at 3wks post op. All was fine but my right side 'T' section; The nurse said she had just pulled off a small scab, stuck a steri strip on it & I'd be fine to remove it the next day. I asked if it would open further and she said no. I took the strip off this morning, and it looks like its an open wound, albeit a small one. Is this actually an open wound? & would I be ok to stick another steri strip on it until I see my PS at my scheduled appt in 5 days time?