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.
Answer: T site infection Thank you for your question and photo. There is NO evidence of infection in your photo. Delayed wound healing is QUITE COMMON in this area. Most will resolve with local wound care. Follow your surgeon's recommendations. Good luck. DrMaz
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Answer: T site infection Thank you for your question and photo. There is NO evidence of infection in your photo. Delayed wound healing is QUITE COMMON in this area. Most will resolve with local wound care. Follow your surgeon's recommendations. Good luck. DrMaz
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Possible infection at T zone after breast reduction Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. These types of delayed healing problems are not uncommonly encountered, especially at the "T junctions" (related to blood supply and tension concerns). These wounds go on to heal through a process of contraction where the tissues heal from the sides towards the center of the wound; this process usually takes several weeks to occur, depending on the size of the wound. Your plastic surgeon should be your resource for accurate assessment, advice, and (probably) meaningful reassurance. Occasionally, removal of unhealthy tissue (debridement) and/or removal of exposed sutures, may expedite the healing process.
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Possible infection at T zone after breast reduction Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. These types of delayed healing problems are not uncommonly encountered, especially at the "T junctions" (related to blood supply and tension concerns). These wounds go on to heal through a process of contraction where the tissues heal from the sides towards the center of the wound; this process usually takes several weeks to occur, depending on the size of the wound. Your plastic surgeon should be your resource for accurate assessment, advice, and (probably) meaningful reassurance. Occasionally, removal of unhealthy tissue (debridement) and/or removal of exposed sutures, may expedite the healing process.
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January 13, 2017
Answer: T spot problems As always with questions like this, I would recommend seeing your doctor.
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January 13, 2017
Answer: T spot problems As always with questions like this, I would recommend seeing your doctor.
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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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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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