Hi I have a big hold in my arm pit and wanted to know if it's healing properly! My dr told me just soap and water and keep it dry and clean. It started with a lot of thick discharge and turned into just liquid to now discharge is slowing down!! The hole look to be getting bigger However there's this white looking layer that is growing and spreading. Is this signs that it's healing properly? Can someone explain what this is? I need help this is becoming depressing!
April 19, 2017
Answer: Wound healing after upper arm surgery Thank you for your question. This is not an uncommon occurrence after brachioplasty, as there is constant motion with your arms and upper body, which places tension on the skin incisions as they are healing. Based on your photos, your wound looks clean with healthy pink tissue, which will gradually shrink the wound over time. The white layer is most likely a protein exudate from the open surface area. You appear to be doing well with wound care with soap and water, but your plastic surgeon may have additional recommendations to try antibacterial creams or ointments as well. Good luck!
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April 19, 2017
Answer: Wound healing after upper arm surgery Thank you for your question. This is not an uncommon occurrence after brachioplasty, as there is constant motion with your arms and upper body, which places tension on the skin incisions as they are healing. Based on your photos, your wound looks clean with healthy pink tissue, which will gradually shrink the wound over time. The white layer is most likely a protein exudate from the open surface area. You appear to be doing well with wound care with soap and water, but your plastic surgeon may have additional recommendations to try antibacterial creams or ointments as well. Good luck!
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Healing It is not uncommon to have areas of tissue breakdown after a brachioplasty. Keep doing the wound care that your surgeon recommended and this area should go on to heal nicely. Take care.Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Healing It is not uncommon to have areas of tissue breakdown after a brachioplasty. Keep doing the wound care that your surgeon recommended and this area should go on to heal nicely. Take care.Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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