My right Breast scar is raised and very red after 7 months of surgery. It itches me some times. Bras bother me too. Some fabrics other than cotton seem to affect me too. I get a burning/itching sensation. Is this normal? What can I do to help scar heal better? That same Breast had a wound too that took 3 months longer to heal than my left Breast.
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Hi Jesscrawford85,
I understand that you are experiencing some symptoms after your surgery. I believe that it would be best that you visit your plastic surgeon for an in-person examination. This way, you will be properly assessed and the best course of treatment necessary will be initiated...
Stitches spitting is common in a mastopexy. The hole in your photo is quite small and not uncommon. Typically in our practice we use bacitracin or bactroban to apply to the affected area. Keeping it clean and dry is important. If you are resting and not being active letting it open to air may be...
Hello! Thank you for your question! High-riding nipples are often difficult to correct. However, given your submitted photo, I would suggest excising a wedge of skin and soft tissue at the inframammary fold and create an inverted 'T' incision. It appears that the nipple to inframammary fold d...