Breast reduction incision has opened and a stitch is sticking out 2 weeks post op, should I be concerned? (Photo)

Viewing photos of your breasts before and after the BR, and knowing the date of your surgery would both be helpful in providing comments. The swelling this early following a large breast reduction can blunt nipple areolar architecture.  This may very well resolve with time. Kenneth Hughes, MD, B...

I would seek consultation with a good primary care doctor or a cardiologist is you suspect you have any cardiac problems.   Both of these doctors will better determine the reason for your shortness of breath.

I have never heard that a patient can not eat spicy food after surgery.  Ask your surgeon his rationale.

Lymph nodes occur in the breast and sometimes during a breast reduction, a lymph node can be encountered. If your surgeon had any concerns, it was sent to Pathology. It is good that breast tissue was sent as well. If he/she was worried about intra op findings, they would have told you. Sounds ...

It sounds like it has been a very difficult year, misafari.  The keys to treating most post operative surgical wounds is controlling the environment to minimize risk of infection, debridement of necrotic and compromised tissue, nutritional resuscitation, and quality wound care.  Close follow up...

Unfortunately, each insurance company has their own criteria. Large breasts (macromastia) or breast hypertrophy can occur in a variety of conditions (family trait, post pregnancy, excessive adolescent growth). In general when the excessive breast size causes functional problems, insurance will...