I Have 2 Open Wounds and Im Putting Everyday Vaseline or Triple Ointment...what else I Can Do? (photo)

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.

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

This area has the least amount of blood supply and can have some healing issues. Using Vaseline or bacitracin ointment will help keep it moist and allow it to heal. Please avoid any bras or clothing that would cause rubbing in this area.