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Is This Wound Separation?
I started noticing some yellow on the bottom of my breast incision. I also noticed some redness. I think it may be wound separation. HELP!?
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thequeenbee1979
in Saint Marys, Ohio
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Yellow ooze means an infection. Yes!
SOUND LIKE AN INFECTION. Go see your surgeon. You may need some simple wound care and antibiotics and all will be well. This happens to the best of patients and surgeons and is easily resolved. See your surgeon immediately. You will be fine.
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4 reasons why breast incisions separate
Separation, or dehiscence, of breast incisions can occur for one or more of several reason:
1) Too much tension on the skin incision (inadequate volume reduction)
2) Tobacco use (smoking) before and after surgery compomises circulation to the skin
3) Need for re-operation (i.e. for a hematoma) can cause additional trauma to the tissue
4) Previous radiation (breast cancer patients)
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T junction separation
The T can separate in some breast reductions without any real problem in the final result. It will shrink and heal over a few weeks.
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Wound separation after breast reduction
This is wound separation which always looks way awful and much more serious than it usually is. See your surgeon so he/she can trim away any dead skin and get you doing proper wound care - usually just a daily shower and a dressing. This will take a few weeks to heal in but will not likely affect your final result.
Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
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Is This Wound Separation
It appears that you have some necrosis and separation at the inverted T scar area. This is the area of the wound where the tension is the greatest and this problem occurs here with some frequency. The area usually heals with local care and the scar is acceptable.
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Wound Separation after Breast Reduction?
Thank you for the question.
Superficial wound separation is not uncommon after breast reduction surgery. These areas tend to heal well with local wound care directed by your plastic surgeon. This should not detract from the final results of your breast reduction procedure; it tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
Best wishes.
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Breast Reduction - Post Op, Wound Separation Healing ?Infection
Hi thequeenbee1979 in Saint Marys, Ohio,
Well, you should certainly contact your plastic surgeon. That is rule number one for anyone who's had surgery recently (in the past few weeks or months) and is having a concern. There is simply no substitute for the relationship a patient has with his or her surgeon.
The good news, though, is that this does not look like it will be a huge problem. Instead, it looks like you have some wound separation, which is relatively...
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Is this wound separation?
This may be due to reaction to the absorb-ale sutures.Keeping it dry and clean is important.Usually this will subside.If there are sutures that are spitting or coming out your surgeon should remove them.Keeping the area from being macerated is important.
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Wound separation after breast reduction
Yes, this is a localized wound separation or dehiscence. It is very common after breast reduction as this is the point of greatest tension along the closure line. It is easily treated with antibiotic ointment and dressing changes. The wound will heal completely within a few weeks so don't be overly concerned.
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Wound separation after breast reduction
Yes, this is wound separation but it is common after breast reduction (due to swelling). In most cases, it heals just fine and does not affect the final result. Follow your plastic surgeons advise for how to care for it.
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