I had a BR exactly 4 weeks and 2 days ago. My left breast is still weeping a clear/creamy looking substance just a tiny tiny amount creating a dot on my non wired bra with the circumference of around 5-7mm so nothing major but i was just wondering if this is normal and if the T junction looks okay ?
Answer: The T junction Hello
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Answer: Still weeping from under left breast 4 weeks post op BR, normal? This is normally seen in patients who have undergone a breast reduction surgery. This area is a common site for wound opening after surgery as it is the tightest point and is the part where three wounds meet. However, keeping the area clean and making sure it does not stay wet would be enough to avoid complications involving scar healing.
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Answer: Still weeping from under left breast 4 weeks post op BR, normal? This is normally seen in patients who have undergone a breast reduction surgery. This area is a common site for wound opening after surgery as it is the tightest point and is the part where three wounds meet. However, keeping the area clean and making sure it does not stay wet would be enough to avoid complications involving scar healing.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction Based on your photos, you are healing well. Small amount of drainage that you describe is not worrisome. It will heal. Best wishes.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction Based on your photos, you are healing well. Small amount of drainage that you describe is not worrisome. It will heal. Best wishes.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Breast wound Brunette,Thanks for the question and photos.That area can take several months to finally heal over (most common area that stays open following a breast reduction). You can ask your surgeon if you can start using Mupirocin antibiotic ointment or if there is some scar still remaining, wet to dry dressings to help clean up the edges a bit.Best of luck.Dr T
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Breast wound Brunette,Thanks for the question and photos.That area can take several months to finally heal over (most common area that stays open following a breast reduction). You can ask your surgeon if you can start using Mupirocin antibiotic ointment or if there is some scar still remaining, wet to dry dressings to help clean up the edges a bit.Best of luck.Dr T
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Open wound It can take a while for the wounds to heal. Wet to dry dressing changes are usually the way to go for most superficial wounds like yours. Good luck.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Open wound It can take a while for the wounds to heal. Wet to dry dressing changes are usually the way to go for most superficial wounds like yours. Good luck.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: Weeping wound The weeping of the wound is due to the separation of the skin at the inverted T junction. This is relatively common occurrence. It may take a little more time, but the wound will close by its own with local wound care - such as antibiotic ointment. Sometimes underlying sutures may need to be removed. At the end, it will leave a small scar, but it tends to soften over time. See your plastic surgeon for follow up.Best,Alex Kim, MD
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October 18, 2017
Answer: Weeping wound The weeping of the wound is due to the separation of the skin at the inverted T junction. This is relatively common occurrence. It may take a little more time, but the wound will close by its own with local wound care - such as antibiotic ointment. Sometimes underlying sutures may need to be removed. At the end, it will leave a small scar, but it tends to soften over time. See your plastic surgeon for follow up.Best,Alex Kim, MD
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