How long does it take for the open wounds under my right breast to heal? (Photo)

I appreciate your question.Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your Surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend appropriate wound care treatment.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



best of luck!



Dr Schwartz

Dear NPGISOOYour wound looks clean and well cared for. In my experience, using Xeroform gauze once daily after you shower will significantly accelerate the rate of healing in this type of wound. Ask your surgeons opinion on that. With xeroform, I would expect this wound to fully close in 4 to 6 weeks. You can consider scar revision at 6 months after that.

This type of wound can be seen after an anchor type incisions.  The wound looks clean and will take several weeks to a few months.  Most will not require a scar revision.Follow your surgeon's instructions.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi

It is going to take many weeks to heal and it can be accelerated with a wound VAC and proper wound care.  A board certified plastic surgeon can help you with this.  Once healed the scars can be revised and you will look much better.  I have seen these even look amazing so hang in here and keep the faith.  Follow your plastic surgeons advice.   I am happy to see you in the Marina and offer a free second opinion if you would like. :-)

These are more common that doctors like to admit.  Your surgeon should be guiding you through the healing process but rest assured that the wound will heal with conservative wound care and the scar will be smaller that what it looks like right now.  The wound would heal faster if the yellow material is removed (if its possible) and you don't allow the wound to dry out.  If you're surgeon is a believer of tissue approximation devices or sutures, they could be employed as well.  In the end, conservative wound care will allow this to heal on its own.