What are some possible causes of a yeast infection along my incision line? I'm 6 weeks post mastopexy.

Why would you not trust the experience and knowledge of your plastic surgeon and the wound care nurse?  They certainly would not want you to regress in your wound recovery.  Tegaderm is waterproof, conforms to your body contours, and will prevent stress on the small wound at the bottom of you...

It is impossible to give you advice without a photo and being able to compare sides. You need to be assessed by your PS asap and make sure there is no haematoma. It is usual to have some oozing but a massive bleed usually means a return to theatre.

This scenario is very common and there appears to be no infection of any significance based on your description and the picture. Stop freaking out, but speak to and see your surgeon soon. All the best, Talmage Raine MD

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

Thank you for your question and photos, The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eli...

It appears that you are going through the most difficult part of scar healing which is 1-5 months after surgery. Hypertrophic scars are typical for this period and constant reassurance is frequently needed to help patient pass this challenging period. Constant communication with your surgeon is ...