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Breast Reduction Post Op Wound Dehiscence - What Can I Do?

asked 9 months ago by bellasmom in Mount Pleasant, SC
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, fluid, open, options, wound

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 incision (not the bottom anchor part).I am HUGE.I can barely fit DDD bra.One drain pulled out 3d.ago and he removed the other 2d. ago. I am on abx.Today the lower 1" of L incision opened & POURED fluid leaving a gaping hole. I DONT smoke & have done all the right things.Why me?Can I still hope to be my goal size?What now?Going to see him in am. Help!

4 answers to Breast Reduction Post Op Wound Dehiscence - What Can I Do?

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Breast reduction complication

It sounds like you're experiencing some postoperative complications after your breast reduction surgery. I would suggest that you continue to follow-up closely with your plastic surgeon and try to stay as emotionally even keeled as possible. He/she knows your situation the best and I'm sure will help you through this difficult time. Separations of incisions (and drainage of fluid) after this operation is not uncommon. Dressing changes may be necessary for weeks/months and scar... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction Complication - Wound dehiscence

Unfortunately, you've suffered a known complication from breast reduction surgery. You will need to follow your surgeon's advice and get through the wound-healing phase of your recovery. It may take weeks to months before you are completely healed. Even then, you may notice some significant contour irregularities, but these will usually improve markedly over time (twelve months). With regard to your size, you will have to see once all swelling subsides. ... more
Gregory Swank, MD

Hickory Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction and a vertical approach

The vertical approach to a breast reduction whether one uses a vertical pedicle, or superior pedicle or inferiorly based pedicle all can achieve nice results in the right patient. If you started out very large, and need a significant reduction ( >750 gms/side) a "T" closure often gives better access to remove more tissue. Since you are only a few weeks out, you still may be quite swollen. Give it time. As for the drainage, follow closely with your... more
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Complications after breast reduction

It is hard to properly reduce a large breast using only a vertical scar technique. It sounds like you had a large fluid collection which compromised your wound closure. Degfinitely see your surgeon immediately and be prepared for a period of wound healing.
Daniel Greenwald, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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