I had breast reduction on Nov 19 and am healing well except for the T zone areas on each breast. Any advice with regards to wound care? Do i need to take a preventative antibiotic for infection?
September 4, 2014
Answer: T Incision Delayed Healing Common Delayed Healing at the T incision has been reported to be from about 10% up to 60% in some series. Most surgeons who use this technique have a rate somwhere in between. I do not consider this a complication, but a sequelae of the the operation. It will heal well with good scarring. I would recommend cleansing the wound daily with saline, half-strength peroxide or a commercial dermal cleanser such as one by Smith & Nephew. Keeping the wound moist with antibiotic ointment or a hydrogel dressing and a nonstick dressing will accellerate healing. Best wishes!
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September 4, 2014
Answer: T Incision Delayed Healing Common Delayed Healing at the T incision has been reported to be from about 10% up to 60% in some series. Most surgeons who use this technique have a rate somwhere in between. I do not consider this a complication, but a sequelae of the the operation. It will heal well with good scarring. I would recommend cleansing the wound daily with saline, half-strength peroxide or a commercial dermal cleanser such as one by Smith & Nephew. Keeping the wound moist with antibiotic ointment or a hydrogel dressing and a nonstick dressing will accellerate healing. Best wishes!
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December 3, 2012
Answer: Delayed wound healing is common at the inverted T zone
DubaiDoubleH: The inverted T zone is a frequent place for delayed wound healing, as it represents a high "stress" point, where the outer and inner breast flaps unite with the vertical limb. Frequently the deeper sutures will get exposed, causing a little irritation, occasionally some blood and pus, which alarms the patient. This is called a "stitch abscess" and although it sounds ominous, it should be brought to your PS consultant's attention promptly. (S)/he will be able to make recommendations on both local wound care and antibiotic therapy. Occasionally the offending suture knot will be trimmed and the problem resolve. In the event that the scar widens, you may ask about delayed scar revision, 6-9 months after it has resolved. Good luck.
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December 3, 2012
Answer: Delayed wound healing is common at the inverted T zone
DubaiDoubleH: The inverted T zone is a frequent place for delayed wound healing, as it represents a high "stress" point, where the outer and inner breast flaps unite with the vertical limb. Frequently the deeper sutures will get exposed, causing a little irritation, occasionally some blood and pus, which alarms the patient. This is called a "stitch abscess" and although it sounds ominous, it should be brought to your PS consultant's attention promptly. (S)/he will be able to make recommendations on both local wound care and antibiotic therapy. Occasionally the offending suture knot will be trimmed and the problem resolve. In the event that the scar widens, you may ask about delayed scar revision, 6-9 months after it has resolved. Good luck.
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