Are steri strips supposed to go around the nipple incision after breast reduction surgery?

Thanks for your question. Based on your photos you would be an excellent candidate for a breast uplift procedure (mastopexy), and if you also wanted to reduce the overall volume of your breasts this could be done as part of a breast reduction. You could also consider an uplift procedure whilst...

Dear Billy Gay, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. In some cases, patients have burning feeling after surgery. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough...

Hello and thank you for your question! Those are all good reasons to be concerned. There are a few reason these symptoms could be present. One is cellulitis, which is an infection of the skin and is often associated with symptoms you have described. It could also be an allergic reaction to eit...

Hello and thank you for your question! Based on your photos , you appear to be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Hormone fluctuations, significant weight gain from pregnancies and breastfeeding can cause breasts to grow back after a BR.  If you liked the results from your two other breast reductions, return to that surgeon(s) for advice about undergoing another full breast reduction or reduction with a se...

It is not uncommon to have a small opening on this site, I usually tell my patients to keep it dry and no ointments of any kind, but you should continue to follow your PS's post-operative protocols as your PS knows the extent of your surgery and how you are healing.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS B...