Breast lift wound separation: should I have it re-stitched by a surgeon or try local wound care (vacuum) first? (Photos)

December 5, 2017
Asked By:ZNYC in Brooklyn, NY

I’m 19 Days PO, my surgeon is not local but I am in contact with his coordinator. He suggests that I return to re-stitch, clean & monitor for a week. I don’t want to re-stitch if problem might happen again. I read it’s better to not re-stitch. I have appointment locally with wound care next week. Treating wound with silver dressing, Dakins & Manuka honey currently. How long should I wait for healing before I consider returning to re-stitch? I’d prefer to stay local in (NYC).

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January 29, 2018

Answer: Breast lift wound separation: should I have it re-stitched by a surgeon or try local wound care (vacuum) first?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 29, 2018

Answer: Breast lift wound separation: should I have it re-stitched by a surgeon or try local wound care (vacuum) first?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 10, 2017

Answer: Reclosure

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 10, 2017

Answer: Reclosure

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 6, 2017

Answer: Wound care

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John Paul Tutela, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 6, 2017

Answer: Wound care

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John Paul Tutela, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Wound care is best right now

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Answer: Wound care is best right now

December 10, 2017

Answer: Wound infection and breakdown

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December 10, 2017

Answer: Wound infection and breakdown

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