Darkness on boob above wound. What does it mean? Will it go away? (photos)

Unfortunately it's not possible to give you a clear explanation of what happened. This could be a burn. If it was a burn, the only way that this could have happened would be if during surgery a diathermy was used - an instrument we use to stop bleeding. However, this called also represent...

Hello and thank you for your question. You will be swollen from the lipo. As long as you feel up to it, there is no reason you can not go back to work. Take care of yourself and let your body heal. Best wishes!

You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast reductions to determine what is best for you and your goals.Breast reduction is one of my favorite surgeries as it allows me to dramatically improve a woman’s breast appearance as well as alleviate many physical s...

Hello and thank you for your question! Unfortunately delayed wound healing is a risk with these procedures can be common. I would continue to follow your surgeons post op wound care instructions. Be sure to keep the area clean, wash twice daily with antimicrobial soap, and keep it covered to...

Occasionally, breast reduction patients will develop areas of delayed wound healing where a vertical and horizontal incision meet, just like what you have pictured. When this occurs, I recommend patients apply Bacitracin ointment and non-stick gauze to the area, and change it daily. Wounds like ...