1 month post BR, open wound under breast. How long will this take to heal? Does it look infected? (photos)

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I had a breast reduction about a month ago. A few days ago I removed my gauze and it removed the scab and now I have this open wound and it’s making me really depressed every time I look at it. How long will this take to heal? I have no signs of infection, does it look infected ? What should I do ? I had the surgery out of the state so I have no one to help m right now. I’m putting Neosporin and come covering it. Will Manuka Honey help it close faster?

Ergun Kocak, MD · Answer

It is common for the breast reduction incisions to separate like this. In most cases, washing the open wounds with soap and water daily and covering them with a non-stick dressing such as adaptic or Vaseline gauze is all that is needed. If there is excess drainage and/or redness around the open wound, infection may be present and the wounds should be inspected by a physician.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

You need to contact your PS for advice and ask him/her whether they have any possibility of providing follow up for you locally. If not you are best to get a second opinion face to face.

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