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Tips/advice on Open Wound/cut After Extended Arm Lift. Pictures Attached- Infected? Too Big?

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My Dr. knows, say "keep it clean and dry w/ gauze" 5 weeks post op from Breast augmentation with extended arm lift One side open for about 20 days Smells bad, no fever, feel fine More red then what the picture looks like I try to keep it clean- I just let water/soapy bubble wash over it let it air dry & them when it feels wet tap it dry. What else can I do? How should I wash/dry it? keep it covered 24/7 or let it air out?

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