Should I be treating weepy slough? BL+ 640cc implts What does Superficial mean re healing? Heal itself? How long? (Photos)

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LOTS tissue removed I pricked both nips for 3 days PO to get Venus blood out. Day6 drains out & Dr said very happy with color but there are some superficial spots. Unnecessary research on here i have found the word Slough (form of necrosis) & Im scared to death again. Today is day 10 PO should i be treating these slough spots? Dr only has me using sil scar treatment and nip protector strips. My BF gets married in Greece in 4 wks, i dont want the bridesmaids to see my yellowsluglooking nipple.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear BeBold,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

has occurred and with good wound care, it will heal, possibly by your trip to Greece.  You will not have the yellow slough at that point and are looking at either healed wounds or the beefy red granulation tissue the facilitates healing so you should be okay, but you may still be doing wound care.  Its always preferable to letting these wounds repair themselves and then deal with scar revisions at a later time if needed.

Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD · Answer

It appears that you had some compromised blood flow in your nipples after breast lift with implants.  However, the current pink color is a good sign that vascularity has improved.  The yellow areas of fibrinous tissue should heal with continued wound care.  I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon closely and following his/her direction regarding wound care.  This will take several weeks to months to completely heal.  Good communication between patient and surgeon is very important both before and after surgery.  Best of luck.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD

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