3 weeks post op breast reduction, my wound has opened. Do I need stitches? (Photo)

January 3, 2017
Asked By:azb30 in Atlanta, GA

I have some wound separation it started out as 1 1/2 in size now its about 4 inches wide. I saw the doctor one week ago it has gotten bigger since then. I was given antibiotics and silver sulfadiazine cream.What should i do at this point. It doesn't seem to be getting any better.

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