I'm 7 weeks post bilateral breast reduction. Since post op week 3 I've been dealing with this infection. I've been on a round of Keflex and Bactrim and neither have done much for me. My plastic surgeon doesn't seem worried and says it's either a deep suture reaction or fat necrosis. It started with red and irritated areas along the incision and has developed into to this. The incision is mushy and has a serous red drainage. No odor and only occasional sharp pain. Any advice is appreciated.
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February 19, 2013
Answer: Is This Fat Necrosis, Infection, or Deep Suture Abscess?
It sounds like you are aware of some of the insurance criteria, you are on the right track. The office of the surgeon you pick should be able to help you get approval. Be sure you find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and look for one who specializes in breast reduction surgery. They will be...
Hello! Thank you for your question. It is a safe procedure, in which
your plastic surgeon will reduce the amount of breast tissue, reshape
your breasts, raise the nipple-areolar complex to its appropriate
position (possibly making the size smaller, if needed), and ultimately
ameliorate the...
Breast reduction requires preservation of the nipple-areolar complex blood and nerve supply on a "pedicle", while removing excess breast skin and tissue. Occasionally the amount and location of breast tissue removed results in a relative "saucer deformity", where the areolar complex has a...
