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Tissue necrosis with breast reduction

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: How long before tissue necrosis heals after breast reduction?

I had a breast reduction done back in december and am pleased with the results other than one of my breasts is still open at the inverse T. It is still draining and bleeds fairly easily.

I have been using bactroban cream on the site for several weeks. My PS believes it may be fat necrosis. Just curious how long these types of things could take to heal, and if there are any other options to try and get the wound to heal quicker.

It is healing but EVER so slowly!


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
7 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I would agree that once the dead tissue is completely removed, your wounds should continue to heal.

In the meantime, keep in close contact with your surgeon and notify her/him of any change in the quality of the drainage or any other associated symptoms.

A pulsatile shower head may be  a very effective method of cleansing the wound.

While bactroban is an excellent antibiotic (bacterocidal), it can also slow the grow of healing wounds (cellulocidal) and once you do not need it, you should switch to a less potent antibiotic cream, such as silvadene.

Discuss your concerns with your surgeon

Hang in there.

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