Is this an infection 14 months after breast reduction srugery? What should I do to treat this? (Photo)

Hello STASH 18 in Doha, thank you for your question regarding whether this is an infection 14 months after breast reduction surgery and what you should do to treat it. Thank you for your questions and your pictures. This is not a forum to be asking medical advice questions like this. You should go to your plastic surgeon immediately. If it is a serious infection, it needs to be treated immediately. Call your plastic surgeon now!

With that said, it appears that you do have an infection. The infection is probably due to a blue suture called a Prolene suture. During a breast reduction, a permanent blue suture is placed around the areola to minimize areola spread. It appears that the suture may be infected. Most plastic surgeons would give you 10 to 14 days of antibiotics. The antibiotics usually treat the infection. However, if the infection continues, you may need a small surgery to remove the suture. At a later date, the suture may need to be replaced. Either way, it is imperative that you contact your plastic surgeon immediately. Good luck. I hope I’ve answered your question regarding a possible infection 14 months after breast reduction surgery and what you should do to treat it.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS
Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon

It appears that you have a low-grade infection. A timely visit to your surgeon would be advised. If he or she is not available then you should seek diagnosis and treatment with your primary care physician, urgent care clinic, or emergency room.