I'm 3 weeks post op breast reduction. I have a "hole" in one of my breasts and am placed on a wound vac. Will it heal? (Photo)

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I had breast reduction surgery exactly 3 weeks ago. This "hole" has since occurred and yesterday my PS sent me home on a wound vac. He thinks it will be approximately 2 weeks and it will close. I am very nervous that it won't and that I will need a skin graft or more surgery. How bad does this really look? Will it heal?

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

The wound VAC is used commonly for wounds that develop in surgical sites.  It would be impossible for any doctor on this web site to tell you how long your wound will take to heal, since your own doctor is the one with the best information and intimate knowledge of your problem to answer this question.  The good news is that the wound VAC is very effective and often used for such problems.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You have a wound dehiscence and fat necrosis... Great use for wound van system but 2 weeks is very very doubtful. Think in 30 days+++ for full closure...

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