i want it to heal as soon as possible.... my surgery was 3 weeks ago,,,and it happens 1 week ago.
Answer: Superficial Wounds after Breast Reduction Surgery?
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Answer: Superficial Wounds after Breast Reduction Surgery?
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Answer: Wound care Hi.
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Healing following breast reduction Small wound healing concerns following breast reduction are very common, especially at the lower aspect as you are showing. I typically suggest that patients continue to wash 3 times daily with soap and water, place a light coating of vaseline on the incision and a non-stick dressing to avoid pulling off any healing skin. Sometimes it can take 2-4 weeks for these small issues to heal up, but they usually will heal up well without any issues. If you are concerned, then you should meet up to discuss with your plastic surgeon.
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Healing following breast reduction Small wound healing concerns following breast reduction are very common, especially at the lower aspect as you are showing. I typically suggest that patients continue to wash 3 times daily with soap and water, place a light coating of vaseline on the incision and a non-stick dressing to avoid pulling off any healing skin. Sometimes it can take 2-4 weeks for these small issues to heal up, but they usually will heal up well without any issues. If you are concerned, then you should meet up to discuss with your plastic surgeon.
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Wound after breast reduction Developing a superficial wound at the “T-point” two to three weeks after a breast reduction is very common. It occurs because the skin in that area is under the most tension and also has the most compromised blood supply after surgery. The good news is that if you are healthy, don’t smoke, and get plenty of protein in your diet, it will heal. At my practice we typically treat these wounds with either band-aids or gauze alone, although sometimes will add a prescription strength ointment such as silvadene. It’s best to contact your plastic surgeon to have the wound evaluated, and be given an appropriate treatment plan. Good luck!Keith M. Blechman, MDNew York, NY
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Wound after breast reduction Developing a superficial wound at the “T-point” two to three weeks after a breast reduction is very common. It occurs because the skin in that area is under the most tension and also has the most compromised blood supply after surgery. The good news is that if you are healthy, don’t smoke, and get plenty of protein in your diet, it will heal. At my practice we typically treat these wounds with either band-aids or gauze alone, although sometimes will add a prescription strength ointment such as silvadene. It’s best to contact your plastic surgeon to have the wound evaluated, and be given an appropriate treatment plan. Good luck!Keith M. Blechman, MDNew York, NY
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Delayed healing in breast reduction Areas of delayed healing are common in reduction and often predictably arise at high tension points (the convergence of the vertical and transverse limbs). Luckily, these wounds are typically self resolved healing on their own over the weeks following surgery.Wound care recommendations typically involve antibiotic ointment and dressing changes while avoiding underwire garments.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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April 7, 2019
Answer: Delayed healing in breast reduction Areas of delayed healing are common in reduction and often predictably arise at high tension points (the convergence of the vertical and transverse limbs). Luckily, these wounds are typically self resolved healing on their own over the weeks following surgery.Wound care recommendations typically involve antibiotic ointment and dressing changes while avoiding underwire garments.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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August 23, 2015
Answer: I Have 2 Open Wounds and Im Putting Everyday Vaseline or Triple Ointment...what else I Can Do Thank you for your question. The area that is concerning for you has the highest tension and least amount of blood supply in a breast reduction closure. It is an areas that can break down causing a superficial wound. Please see your surgeon for his recommendation. The area is not infected. Many times the wound will heal within 1-3 weeks
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August 23, 2015
Answer: I Have 2 Open Wounds and Im Putting Everyday Vaseline or Triple Ointment...what else I Can Do Thank you for your question. The area that is concerning for you has the highest tension and least amount of blood supply in a breast reduction closure. It is an areas that can break down causing a superficial wound. Please see your surgeon for his recommendation. The area is not infected. Many times the wound will heal within 1-3 weeks
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