I am currently 4.5 weeks post-op. I have had ongoing issues with the T zone incision on my left breast (I'm left handed). My family doc gave me Fuciden cream 2% when I was 2.5 wks post-op, I applied the cream for 5 days, it seemed to clear up, so I put Mepitac tape on the area to reduce pulling. Now the area has become a problem again. I have just applied the cream and covered with gauze. Can you please advise if I should see a doctor or continue to monitor. Thank you in advance.
January 14, 2017
Answer: T-junction healing issues It is very common to have wound healing issues at the T-junction. It is the weak spot on a breast reduction. The tissues here are delicate and often after two weeks when patients are feeling better they start moving around too much and the wound starts to separate and break down. This commonly happens on the dominant arm site. I would recommend putting Silvadene cream to prevent infection and limit the use of the affected side.
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January 14, 2017
Answer: T-junction healing issues It is very common to have wound healing issues at the T-junction. It is the weak spot on a breast reduction. The tissues here are delicate and often after two weeks when patients are feeling better they start moving around too much and the wound starts to separate and break down. This commonly happens on the dominant arm site. I would recommend putting Silvadene cream to prevent infection and limit the use of the affected side.
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Answer: T junction issues What you have going on is the most common short term issue I see with breast reductions post operatively. This is the area with the most tension and therefore most susceptible to wound healing issues. The vast majority heal over a few weeks with only attentive local wound care. Sometimes one of the internal sutures in this area may be aggravating the situation and your physician may elect to remove it to hasten the healing. In any event the end result is usually quite acceptable. A visit to your plastic surgeon to confirm that nothing more unusual is going on is probable worthwhile.
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Answer: T junction issues What you have going on is the most common short term issue I see with breast reductions post operatively. This is the area with the most tension and therefore most susceptible to wound healing issues. The vast majority heal over a few weeks with only attentive local wound care. Sometimes one of the internal sutures in this area may be aggravating the situation and your physician may elect to remove it to hasten the healing. In any event the end result is usually quite acceptable. A visit to your plastic surgeon to confirm that nothing more unusual is going on is probable worthwhile.
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