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Is This Wound Separation?
I started noticing some yellow on the bottom of my breast incision. I also noticed some redness. I think it may be wound separation. HELP!?
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Is It Normal For Wounds To Still Be Leaking 6 Weeks Post Op? (photo)
I had breast reduction 6 weeks ago! But unfortunately I've developed some bad wounds! They leak daily & I still have to cover them with...
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Breast Reduction Post Op Wound Dehiscence - What Can I Do?
I am so scared.I had a breast reduct. 1 week ago.I was a 34F & asked to be a small D.The surgeon did a superior medial technique.I have a lollipop...
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After Breast Reduction, Experiencing Open Wound and Drainage. Should I Have Surgery to find Necrosis?
I had a breast reduction in November 2011. As of February 2012 I still have an open wound and fat neucrosis drainage. This occurs along the edge of an...
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Open Wound After Breast Reduction?
I had my second breast reduction on May 14, 1st 30 yrs ago, when the surgeon took off tape after my10 day visit, I didn't notice until I got home that...
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Wound Dehiscence at 68 Days - is This Possible? How?
I have a small, circular opening along my vertical suture line of a breast reduction I had over 8 weeks ago. I'm young, in good health, and have...
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How Can I Help the Large Open Wound on my Left Breast to Heal? Silvadene?
I had a breast reduction three weeks ago and my left side has a largpigpen wound it will not heal and it keeps getting bigger my right side feels like...
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How Long Until I Am "Out of the Woods" for Wound Separation?
I am 10 days post op. My tape has been removed and things look good so far. My question is how long after surgery does the potential complication of...
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Lots of Small Wounds All Around Areola After Reduction. Will These Small Wounds Heal?
Two months ago I had the areola of my left breast reduced. A lot of scab has formed all around the areola and the scars are still red. My underwear...
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Opened Wound Got Bigger 6 Weeks Post BA; Any Suggestion?
I am 5 and a half weeks post breast reduction. I have an opened wound on my right breast for more than a week now and got bigger. I have been using...
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