What are the white spots in open wound due to necrosis after breast lift/augmentation? (Photo)

Question

I see my doctor regularly, but I forgot to ask at my last appointment -- what are the non-red white spots in the wound? Is this an indication of healing or non-healing?

Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Those can be normal areas of fibrinous exudate and can be a normal part of healing. Follow up with your plastic surgeon once a week to follow the healing process. Keep the area clean with soap and water and keep ointment on it like neosporin or aquaphor. Some collagenase can help soften up the fibrinous layer. Make sure you are eating plenty of calories, particularly protein like dairy, eggs, fish, meat, etc... Hang in there! This will heal eventually.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about your wound.  I
strongly urge you to speak directly with the plastic surgeon who performed your
procedure. I agree with my colleagues that this is not a question for this
forum, but one for you to speak directly with your board-certified physician as soon as
possible.

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

This is something you should be asking your plastic surgeon and not in this forum.  This involves your post-op care and should be directed by him or her.  Good luck.

Christine Sullivan, MD (retired) · Answer

It is important that your board certified plastic surgeon address any specific post operative questions that you have.  Contact the office and schedule another follow-up to have your questions answered. Best wishes!

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