Had breast reduction in September. Complications, was told "fat necrosis", wound split top to bottom and has healed that way. Looks badly scarred, clefted, and is full size too small. It was too small right out of op room, so don't see that expln?. Hematoma developed. Took 3 months to heal.Told an implant and scar revision needed after healing. Won't the scar revision make it even smalller? Will I also need a tissue expander? And won't a healed hematoma show on scans as cancerlike? Past BC pt
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"Twas the night before breast surgery...." Dial soap is probably OK. I usually give my patients a packet of info prior to surgery to review. Blowing your hair shoudl be fine.
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...
This is a controversial topic but here is my opinion. As long as IV antibiotics are given starting before the incision is made you are probably safe. However, following the advice of your plastic surgeon is key to minimizing problems. In my experienced, the vast majority of all board certified...