How to heal a breastlift wound?Should I use silicone bandages on my breastlift scars? (Photos)

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It’s been almost 5 weeks since I had my breastlift and tummy tuck. My breasts are starting to hurt more and the wounds still aren’t fully closed and they are leaving bright yellow residue on my clothing. How do I get my wounds to heal fast? And can I still wear the special bra the surgeon gave me? Or should I leave my breast to dry in the open air? What to do? Also my scars are starting to appear more red than a couple of days ago, is that something to be worried about?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based on these pictures you seem to be healing well, some areas of spitting sutures but this is normal I recommend you follow up with your PS to them removed this will help you heal faster.Best wishes.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi lampedusa1995,
  
For scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.
  
I understand you are concerned with the healing of your incision sites and your scars. Always follow your surgeon's post operative care instructions when it comes to scar management to avoid any complications like infection and for faster healing and recovery.
  
If you are concerned, you should visit your plastic surgeon for assessment. and to discuss your concerns, as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.
  
 Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your healing difficulties.  It appears that most of your incisions have healed well but  you have localized areas of irritation termed stitch abscesses.  I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an in-person evaluation, removal of those sutures will allow you to fully heal.  Hope this helps.

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