Bactracin Ointment or Neosporin Which is Best to Use on Nipple After Reduction, Free Nipple Graft?

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Is it best to use bacitracin or neo and do I put it all over the nipple area, my nipple area looks black.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Bacitracin or Neosporin (also called triple antibiotic, or polysporin)  ointment are similar. Neosporin contains Bacitracin, Neomycin and Polymyxin. For my patients I usually recommend Bacitracin as if you develop an allergy or sensitivity to one and the others are present on the skin you have a higher likelihood of also developing a sensitivity to those antibiotics as well. Both reduce the chance of an infection similarly in my experience.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Always  best to check with your own plastic surgeon about concerns after surgery.  Remember that he/she knows your situation best,  including the existence of any drug allergies.
	Online consultants will not be able to provide you with meaningful advice.
	Best wishes;  hopefully, you will be very pleased with the  long-term outcome of the breast reduction procedure.

Robert Kratschmer, MD · Answer

Since you underwent a free nipple graft, you will want to use a cream that decreases the bacterial load but not interfere with wound healing.  I normally recommend stopping either one 7 days after the surgery and switch to a moisturizing cream or petroleum gauze.  I would check with your PS to see what his/her recommendations are.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Bacitracin and neosporin are very similar and many use them interchangeably. It is best to follow your doctor's recommendations.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

These ointments are frequently used interchangeably but every doctor has his own preference.  If you have a nipple which could be problematic after free nipple grafting, you should be followed meticulously by your plastic surgeon and you should report any and all changes to him.

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Bactracin Ointment or Neosporin Which is Best to Use on Nipple After Reduction, Free Nipple Graft?

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Answer: Neosporin or bacitracin

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Answer: Bacitracin v. neosporin

Answer: Bacitracin v. neosporin

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