Did my doctor nick me in my surgery?

Question

Hi! I have a small abrasion to the right of my arreola that I don't believe should be there. I was told it was from the steri-strips but it seems too far away from my arreola to be caused by that. It looks to me like the tool that does the cauterizing touched my skin. I want to ask my doctor again but don't want to be out of line in my assumption.

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

Congrats on your surgery, you look like you have a very nice result. The spot I see is definitely close enough to be a blister from a steristrip. It could be a small injury from the surgery, but it looks minor and should heal easily. Enjoy your result. Good luck.

Gregory Baum, MD · Answer

It's impossible to say what caused the injury that you see on your right breast. It could possibly be from the cautery device, Steri-Strips causing a skin blister, or some other reason. Regardless of the reason, the area should heal fine. If you have lingering concerns, I would address them with your plastic surgeon. I think your plastic surgeon will be completely honest with you as to why he/she thinks this happened. Good luck in your recovery.

Adam J. Oppenheimer, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a minor skin injury and should heal fine, regardless of the cause. It could be from the cautery and it could be a blister from Steri strips (which I don't use for breast lift surgeries because of blisters). Either way, small scab should heal fine. Sometimes things happen but if you trust your surgeon, I would trust what he or she has said.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent surgery. It is best to address this question with your plastic surgeon. Only he or she knows what may have caused this. Hope this helps.

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

Skin injury of this type can occur during or after surgery.  More likely it occurred after surgery.  Accidental burning of the skin is uncommon but do occur.Best to ask your surgeon.Good news is that it will heal without any issuesBest Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

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