Infection in breast lift incisions. What can I do for it? (photos)

It also appears that you have sutures that need to be removed. Call your surgeon so he/she can instruct you how to remove them. Best of luck.

Hi cat3754,



I understand your concern. Based on your photos, it appears that you are doing a good job in keeping your incision site clean. Always remember to follow your plastic surgeon's post operative wound care management instructions.



If you are concerned, it is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.



Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

 

From your photographs, it seems like you are taking good care of them. Plastic surgeons have different ways of handling things, and perhaps you can send photos via the Internet to your doctor and ask their opinion on how to treat this situation. It seems like you should do very well overall.

I don't see an actual infection and you can always send photos to your surgeon. You do have a few areas that have slightly opened and these can be treated with diluted Betadine solution with saline on gauze twice daily. If need, find a surgeon or physician near you and be checked. It is best to choose a surgeon in your area for follow up care.

You do have some breakdown along the incision lines.  Overall it looks like you are doing a nice job of keeping the wounds clean.  Send a picture to your plastic surgeon and they can discuss recommendations for treatment.  These wounds should go on to heal nicely but it will take time.  Take care.Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS

Just as you traveled out of state for the procedure, you can return to your surgeon or communicate with him or her via telephone, email or other media.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
The appearance of a fresh healing incision can be a bit scary. The edges may appear irregular and bunched, the contour may appear distorted by swelling, and the inflammation of healing may be associated with increased redness due to the hypervascularity of the healing underlying tissue. There may be small open areas which may demonstrate a small amount of clear or yellow tinged drainage. 
Based upon your photos, a regimen of wound care is required. Every plastic surgeon has their own individual protocol based upon years of experience (there are almost as many protocols as there are plastic surgeons!). The redness is of concern if it becomes warm to the touch, is growing in size, is becoming increasingly intense in color, is painful, if there is an increase or change in the character of the drainage, or if it is associated with a fever.
Contact your plastic surgeon for specific instructions regarding wound management.
Best wishes...