Is this infected, a scab, or necrosis? Should I do anything different? (Photo)

February 23, 2018
Asked By:daniclevi in New Orleans, LA

3 weeks post op for breast reduction. I have been putting on bacitracin and non stick pad for 10 days and it still looks like this.

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March 1, 2018

Answer: Healing after breast reduction

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Samuel Beran, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 1, 2018

Answer: Healing after breast reduction

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Samuel Beran, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 27, 2018

Answer: Breast reduction post-operative concerns

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R. Clark Mooty, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 27, 2018

Answer: Breast reduction post-operative concerns

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R. Clark Mooty, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 1, 2018

Answer: Continue what you’re doing

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March 1, 2018

Answer: Continue what you’re doing

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February 28, 2018

Answer: Breast reduction healing

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February 28, 2018

Answer: Breast reduction healing

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