I had a breast reduction almost 4 weeks ago and this wound in the T junction is scary looking. When they took the steristrips off there was “blistering” underneath and they ended up having to take some stitches out that were trying to come through. I was told to put ointment on and cover. It looks like it is getting worse to me. The black spots in the wound are NOT scabs. Is it necrotic? How often do I need to change my dressings?
Answer: T-junction wound healing problems It does appear that you have necrosis at the T-junction. Thank you for including the pictures. It looks like you have a very nice result. Necrosis at the T-junction is quite common. It does not appear to be infected. I would agree with local wound care as prescribed by your surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: T-junction wound healing problems It does appear that you have necrosis at the T-junction. Thank you for including the pictures. It looks like you have a very nice result. Necrosis at the T-junction is quite common. It does not appear to be infected. I would agree with local wound care as prescribed by your surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: Is this T junction wound healing properly? Does it look necrotic? 1 month post-op breast reduction. You are having wound healing issues at the T-junction. This is not uncommon after breast reduction surgery. I do not see any necrotic tissue in these pictures, but it is hard to tell about the black area. You should be changing your dressings twice each day.
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Answer: Is this T junction wound healing properly? Does it look necrotic? 1 month post-op breast reduction. You are having wound healing issues at the T-junction. This is not uncommon after breast reduction surgery. I do not see any necrotic tissue in these pictures, but it is hard to tell about the black area. You should be changing your dressings twice each day.
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Answer: T junction wound healing problems after breast reduction Thank you for including photos. Problems with healing in this location are very common after breast reduction. What I see on your photos is most consistent with some necrosis. I usually reassure my own patients that this is common and that routine wound care (soap and water - keeping clean) and time will often take care of it although it will be some weeks to months to finally heal. If you have any further concerns, I would certainly suggest that you contact your surgeon.
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Answer: T junction wound healing problems after breast reduction Thank you for including photos. Problems with healing in this location are very common after breast reduction. What I see on your photos is most consistent with some necrosis. I usually reassure my own patients that this is common and that routine wound care (soap and water - keeping clean) and time will often take care of it although it will be some weeks to months to finally heal. If you have any further concerns, I would certainly suggest that you contact your surgeon.
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