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Unfortunately, this is a very common area for wound healing problems. The good thing is that is will heal and the scar will likely be flat and well hidden under the breast. It's important to keep it moist while new skin is forming. I would avoid topical antibiotics since you may start to react to it. Aquaphor is a nice topical agent. Once it has completely healed, keep the whole area moisturizer with standard moisturizer. Make sure you attend your follow up appointments with your plastic surgeon.
Hi. Thank you for your question and your helpful picture.Unfortunately, that’s a common spot for healing complications after a breast lift surgery. It is important to keep it clean, moist and to not traumatize the wound with gauzes or clothing. It is also important that you follow a diet with lots of proteins and vitamins and that you rest as much as you can. All the bestDr Marco Carmona MD
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
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).
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