I was having some issues with wound at the T intersection of my incision I saw the PA at my surgeons office and she said to put neosporin and redress the area with gauze which I have done now 3 day later it seems to be getting worse. I don’t know if the neosporin is making it too moist or if I should stop putting the gauze on. The first photo was on 11/1 the second 3 days later 11/4.
November 7, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction incision Dear tiff_br01,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast reduction. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to 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
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction incision Dear tiff_br01,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast reduction. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to 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
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction wound healing: it seems to be getting worse. Sometimes, regardless of the type of local wound care, these types of incision line separations look worse before they look better.These wounds go on to heal through a process of contraction where the tissues heal from the sides towards the center of the wound; this process usually takes several weeks to occur, depending on the size of the wound. Occasionally, removal of unhealthy tissue (debridement) and/or removal of exposed sutures, may expedite the healing process. Close followup with your plastic surgeon will be important; treatment regimens will vary from one practice to another. Close attention to good nutrition, including a good protein source, is important. Obviously, avoidance of any type of nicotine product is also important.
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November 7, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction wound healing: it seems to be getting worse. Sometimes, regardless of the type of local wound care, these types of incision line separations look worse before they look better.These wounds go on to heal through a process of contraction where the tissues heal from the sides towards the center of the wound; this process usually takes several weeks to occur, depending on the size of the wound. Occasionally, removal of unhealthy tissue (debridement) and/or removal of exposed sutures, may expedite the healing process. Close followup with your plastic surgeon will be important; treatment regimens will vary from one practice to another. Close attention to good nutrition, including a good protein source, is important. Obviously, avoidance of any type of nicotine product is also important.
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