at t cross after huge breast reduction with lipo Hole is deep,Doesn't seem to be healing. 5 weeks post op. tender no oder but does leak clear fluid When I reach to the left it's very sore. It's on the right And sometimes I feel this stabbing feeling from like inside if that makes sense. But I also just got a rather large tattoo about a week ago and it is also not really healing. I guess I need some advice on healing better and also in your opinions if this is something I should push an appt for.
August 10, 2017
Answer: Healing post breast reduction This area is very common to be slow in healing and can often take 2 months to heal. I advise my patients to keep the wound moist with antibiotic ointment or vaseline and keep it covered while wearing a bra. You might want to try some extra vitamins.
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August 10, 2017
Answer: Healing post breast reduction This area is very common to be slow in healing and can often take 2 months to heal. I advise my patients to keep the wound moist with antibiotic ointment or vaseline and keep it covered while wearing a bra. You might want to try some extra vitamins.
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August 9, 2017
Answer: Wound separation after breast reduction The so-called "T-junction" where the vertical and horizontal incisions meet is the most common place to see wound healing problems after a breast reduction because this area is under the most tension and farthest away from the blood supply needed to heal. Usually, this area heals with just local wound care consisting of what your surgeon prefers - antibiotic ointment, non-stick gauze, band-aids or otherwise - and it may eventually lead to a slightly widened scar and about 2-3 weeks longer healing time. In terms of increasing your chances of healing well, avoiding the use of any products containing nicotine (and even staying away from second-hand smoke), avoiding excessive activities or reaching with the arm on the side of your wound healing issues, and checking on the area at least once to twice daily will help expedite your healing. Fortunately in the long term this small area of delayed healing will have little to no consequences.
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August 9, 2017
Answer: Wound separation after breast reduction The so-called "T-junction" where the vertical and horizontal incisions meet is the most common place to see wound healing problems after a breast reduction because this area is under the most tension and farthest away from the blood supply needed to heal. Usually, this area heals with just local wound care consisting of what your surgeon prefers - antibiotic ointment, non-stick gauze, band-aids or otherwise - and it may eventually lead to a slightly widened scar and about 2-3 weeks longer healing time. In terms of increasing your chances of healing well, avoiding the use of any products containing nicotine (and even staying away from second-hand smoke), avoiding excessive activities or reaching with the arm on the side of your wound healing issues, and checking on the area at least once to twice daily will help expedite your healing. Fortunately in the long term this small area of delayed healing will have little to no consequences.
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