Is this an infection? Is Neosporin the best ointment to be used on incisions, especially. for sensitive skin? (Photos)

Dear Cmello77,Thank you for your questions. The irritation in what is known as the "t-zone area"  is not uncommon for this operation. I usually tell my patients to use Bacitracin. Neosporin is okay, so long as it does not contain Lidocaine, as that may sting. Continued monitoring closely by your Board Certified Operating Surgeon and compliance with their instructions will lead you to recovery. No need to worry.

Thank you for your questions and pictures.  It appears as though you have a minor wound separation in areas of your incisions that normally have the most tension.  That said, it does not appear to be infected.  I recommend you keep the area clean with which ever soap your skin does well with and then apply an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Bacitracin until your appointment with your surgeon.  All will heal fine in the long run.

Dear cmello77,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast reduction. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The photos you submitted don't appear to show any infection, but this is best examined in person by your board certified plastic surgeon. Small openings in the skin are common in this "T" junction area. My patients are advised to keep the area clean with soap and water daily. I don't recommend Neosporin - it is a triple antibiotic and ends up giving most people rashes if they use it long enough. Talk to your surgeon about what he/she recommends in this area. Your surgeon's office staff know you the best! Best of luck to you!

Thank you so much for the pictures and question.  This is something that is seen with breast reductions.  It is usually related to poor blood flow, but you can't tell everything from the photos.  This is seen at the T junction because blood flow has to get to those tips of skin, and tension from the weight of your breasts further disrupts the blood flow.  Make sure that you have close follow up with your surgeon, and follow their wound care instructions for your particular situation.  I usually have my patients wash this area with only soap and water, NO peroxide/alcohol.  Sometimes they need dressing changes, and sometimes just some Bacitracin.  It depends on how it looks in person.  Make sure to discuss this with your surgeon.  These heal, but they do take some time to heal, and can get larger before they get smaller.  Usually, they heal, and don't change the cosmetic result much.  Congratulations on your breast reduction.

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure.  Unfortunately, these types of delayed healing problems are not uncommonly encountered, especially at the "T junctions" (related to blood supply and tension concerns).   Although obviously distressing to patients, the open areas usually do not represent an infection. These wounds go on to heal through a process of contraction where the tissues heal from the sides towards the center of the wound; this process usually takes several weeks to occur, depending on the size of the wound. Occasionally, removal of unhealthy tissue (debridement) and/or removal of exposed sutures, may expedite the healing process.   
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Best wishes;  despite the separation/wound it is most likely that you will be pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure.