Breast reduction scar: I had a breast reduction on June 11 2018 and a small spot is not healed. (Photo)

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It’s also painful to wear a bra is this normal

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear Freetobeme2018,
  
Thank you for your question. It looks like you have slightly impaired skin integrity. I would recommend treating this with bacitracin and be sure to carefully pat yourself dry after showering. If your bra is contributing to the irritation, I suggest putting a gauze pad in between the breast and your bra to prevent further shearing and friction. I suggest following up with your operating surgeon to address your concerns with them. Hopefully this was helpful and best of luck to you!

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your
question.  Please contact your plastic
surgeon and ask him/her specifically their protocol in regards to your
concerns.  
 
Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
Harvard educated plastic surgeon
Texas “Top Doc”
RealSelf100
America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council

J. Michael Morrissey, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo.  Your photo shows that the wound is almost completely healed. Some areas of a breast reduction incision, particularly the "T" area at the middle of the under the breast incision can experience wound healing delay. You appear to be doing great and it should heal completely shortly. Keep in contact with your plastic surgeon and he or she may be able to offer  a little "touch up" to close the wound completely. However, if you just ride this out,  it will heal just fine. Best wishes, Dr. Morrissey

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