I have two holes. One in each breast. My doctor suggested a wet to dry patch but it doesn't seem to be getting any better. It actually seems worse. My follow up is next week and it will be 3 weeks since seeing the dr. I'm getting worried.
Answer: Wounds I would use diluted Betadine with saline on gauze and change it twice daily. The gauze will help slowly remove the dead tissue and the diluted Betadine will control any bacteria to avoid an infection. This will still take some time to heal.
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Answer: Wounds I would use diluted Betadine with saline on gauze and change it twice daily. The gauze will help slowly remove the dead tissue and the diluted Betadine will control any bacteria to avoid an infection. This will still take some time to heal.
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January 28, 2019
Answer: Wound Thank you for your question. I typically suggest my patients to use Bactroban ointment 2-3 times a day with a dressing on it. We usually see this happen with sutures that haven't dissolved. These wounds typically do heal nicely but do take a bit of time to completely heal. I would suggest speaking with your surgeon again to address your concern of the area not improving and following their instructions since each surgeon will have their own protocol they wish to follow. Best of luck to you.
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January 28, 2019
Answer: Wound Thank you for your question. I typically suggest my patients to use Bactroban ointment 2-3 times a day with a dressing on it. We usually see this happen with sutures that haven't dissolved. These wounds typically do heal nicely but do take a bit of time to completely heal. I would suggest speaking with your surgeon again to address your concern of the area not improving and following their instructions since each surgeon will have their own protocol they wish to follow. Best of luck to you.
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January 27, 2019
Answer: Conservative treatment with antibiotic ointment This condition is best treated with daily application of antibiotic ointment until wound is closed. You may shower, dry the wound with clean towel and apply any kind of antibiotic ointment. Cover with small band aid to avoid adherence to bra. This is usually caused by a resolvable suture which may protrude through the skin or similar. keep it clean and it will close in 2-3 weeks. Good luck.
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January 27, 2019
Answer: Conservative treatment with antibiotic ointment This condition is best treated with daily application of antibiotic ointment until wound is closed. You may shower, dry the wound with clean towel and apply any kind of antibiotic ointment. Cover with small band aid to avoid adherence to bra. This is usually caused by a resolvable suture which may protrude through the skin or similar. keep it clean and it will close in 2-3 weeks. Good luck.
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January 27, 2019
Answer: Delayed wound healing after breast lift I totally understand your concerns, but this area should totally heal by just doing dressing changes like your surgeon recommended.This is a very common area to develop wound separation after breast lift surgery, because there is tension pulling from multiple directions. It can often take weeks for it to fully heal though, so be patient and hang in there. Best of luck with your recovery.Emile Brown, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon, Johns Hopkins & Harvard Trained
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January 27, 2019
Answer: Delayed wound healing after breast lift I totally understand your concerns, but this area should totally heal by just doing dressing changes like your surgeon recommended.This is a very common area to develop wound separation after breast lift surgery, because there is tension pulling from multiple directions. It can often take weeks for it to fully heal though, so be patient and hang in there. Best of luck with your recovery.Emile Brown, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon, Johns Hopkins & Harvard Trained
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January 26, 2019
Answer: Incision healing Dear lexabebe,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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January 26, 2019
Answer: Incision healing Dear lexabebe,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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