I cleaned and put gauze on it . Is this normal? Since then I have made a appt to go see my doctor just to get it checked out . Will it now take longer to scab back over ? Is there now a risk of infection since the scab came off ?
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Dear Gunsdarose,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast lift surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed...
Dear galambert,
This type of wound can occur after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal...
Dear Gunsdarose,
For scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start...
