So I've been looking at a lot profiles that have people with infections and opened up wounds at the insesion line after TT and Breast lifts/reduction. It's really freaking me out and I want to know what I can do to avoid it.
June 19, 2016
Answer: How to avoid infections after tummy tuck and breast lift/reduction? Thank you for sharing your question. In most cases of incision breakdown after operations that require creation of large skin flaps, such as tummy tucks and breast reductions, breakdown occurs due to undue tension and not an infection. Be sure to address your concerns with your surgeon, they can help identify any of your specific risk factors for wound breakdown - such as smoking - that can be modified to lower your risk. Hope this helps.
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June 19, 2016
Answer: How to avoid infections after tummy tuck and breast lift/reduction? Thank you for sharing your question. In most cases of incision breakdown after operations that require creation of large skin flaps, such as tummy tucks and breast reductions, breakdown occurs due to undue tension and not an infection. Be sure to address your concerns with your surgeon, they can help identify any of your specific risk factors for wound breakdown - such as smoking - that can be modified to lower your risk. Hope this helps.
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June 18, 2016
Answer: How to avoid infections? The main reason for open wounds after a tummy tuck or breast reduction is that a lot of tension is usually placed on the incision lines which occasionally leads to wound breakdown. Infections are less commonly the cause of the problem. Your surgeon will likely administer antibiotics at the time of the surgery. Beyond that, keep your incisions clean and dry, avoid excessive stress on your incision lines, and follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions. Best of luck with your surgery!
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June 18, 2016
Answer: How to avoid infections? The main reason for open wounds after a tummy tuck or breast reduction is that a lot of tension is usually placed on the incision lines which occasionally leads to wound breakdown. Infections are less commonly the cause of the problem. Your surgeon will likely administer antibiotics at the time of the surgery. Beyond that, keep your incisions clean and dry, avoid excessive stress on your incision lines, and follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions. Best of luck with your surgery!
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