I had a breast reduction a couple of months ago. I’ve had very dry breast (no itchiness). I’ve experienced skin irritation, tiny bumps or broken skin that starts oozing a brownish clear liquid. I’ve been to the doctor previously and was prescribed pills and an ointment. It went away and it returned twice so far. This is the second time. Attaching photos. I put newgel+ on my incisions and Vaseline on my breast to keep them hydrated but it seems like it’s not enough. What can I do?
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Can dry skin be the cause of skin irritation post breast reduction?
Thank you for your question.
You are very early in your recovery. Your body needs time to heal. Lets things settle down and call your surgeon with any concerns. Best wishes!
Loss of nipple sensation is one of the risks of breast reduction surgery, however in your case it is too soon to tell, it can take months even a year or more for all sensation to return. Good luck
The majority of my breast reduction patients take a week or two off of work after their procedure. By one month, I tell my breast reduction patients to do anything they want physically. Most breast reduction patients find the procedure to be much less painful that they had expected. In fact, a ...
