I had a breast reduction done about 2 weeks ago. I was checking my breast today and noticed the skin around the incision is peeling off and showing some pink. I called the hospital and sent them this picture. The nurse said it looks okay because she doesn't see any infection. Should I be worried? Or can it just be because of the steri strip?
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Hi there,
I am sorry to hear of your post operative recovery following your breast reduction. It is unusual to develop a staph infection of your face and neck following a breast reduction. It is also unusual to develop erythema (redness) of the breast at this stage of your...
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Based on your photos, I suggest that you consult with a surgeon to revise your reduction. There are a number of options available to you, including scar revisions, breast lift, fat grafting, and/or implant augmentation. Preoperative v...
Thank you very much for your question and
congratulations on your recent breast reduction. At three days post-op, you are
still in the early stages of healing. There will be some level of discomfort,
although this should resolve over the coming weeks. Back pain, caused by the
weight of your...
