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Open bleeding wounds breast lift/reduction? (photo)
I had BR Surgery 21 days ago. After 10 days two open wounds near the T incition open. Left breast wound grew from a dime size to a quarter size. It still bleeds and won't heal. I'm using an antibiotic ointment, then a gauze that contains antibiotic directly in the wound to keep it moist and the sterilize gauze on top to protect the stitches and the wounds. My concern I don't see a scab building on it and keeps bleeding.
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Open wound after breast reduction
Thanks for your question. The T junction of a breast reduction incision is the most delicate area of a breast reduction surgery. If the incision was intact and the color good the first week of surgery and then starts breaking down the second week of surgery you are simply moving around and doing things too much. There are many factors what affect the healing of the skin in this area. How thin the skin, do you smoke, consume caffiene, how active are you after surgery...
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Wound break down at inverted
Separation of wound edges is not infrequent in breast reduction surgery. Most heal uneventfully with a need to return to the OR. Open wounds which bleed are actually healthy with good blood supply. This is usually a favorable situation. If there is increasing pain, especially with redness around the wound, I would recommend seeing your surgeon. In these situations I often culture the wound and assess the need for an oral antibiotic. Most of these heal slowly,...
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Wounds After Breast Lift/Reduction
If you have been given that treatment plan of the ointment and gauze by your PS then keep following it. The area of wound breakdown will heal from the bottom up over several weeks.
Dr. ES
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Wound Healing Problem after Breast Reduction Surgery?
Thank you for the question and picture.
These types of superficial wound healing problems are not uncommonly seen after breast reduction surgery. The most important "step" for successful resolution, in my opinion, is close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to recommend appropriate local wound care, treat any infection present, and/or remove any suture material that potentially will delay healing.
Generally speaking, patients who experience these...
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T incision and wound healing issue on breast
It is fairly common to have some delayed healing at the "T" incision for some breast reduction patients. Keep in close contact with your surgeon.
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Corner skin separation
Unfortunately this is a common problem after reductions and lifts at the intersections of the incisions. Healing requires blood flow and these are the areas with the least blood flow. Dressings and ointments will get this to heal in time and then a scar revision can be performed if needed. Close follow-up with your surgeon is my best advise and if you are a smoker or are near second hand smokers stay away as this is the number one cause of this problem.
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