Should I keep my breast lift incision site moist or dry?

Question

I've read that recently studies have shown that keeping a wound moist is preferred for faster healing and to minimize scaring. Can this apply to breast lift incisions??

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Speak with your surgeon to discuss what specific incision care is meant for you. Best, realdrsix

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  If your incision line is intact it is my preference to keep it dry.  If you have suffered a partial or complete separation I instruct my patients to keep it moist.  I would speak with your surgeon and follow their recommended instructions.  Hope this helps.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello,  surgeons have differing wound healing regimens so I would recommend speaking to your PS about their specific regimen.  Open wounds/sores heal well if the surface has an appropriate level of moisture, but this does not necessarily imply that a properly sutures incision has to be kept visibly moist.  Best to speak to your surgeon.

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out.   I always have my patient keep the woman's dry.  I think in particular with an implant underneath I would rather have a dry and epithelialize then moist.   But I would just make sure you follow your surgeons instructions. I hope this helps :-)

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

What you are referring to are open wounds where moisture has been found to be helpful.   Care of the surgical incision line is a different situation; there is no need for moisture.   Your plastic surgeon will guide you when it comes to specific incision line care. In my practice, I find the use of surgical tape  followed by the use of silicone sheeting beneficial for most patients.   Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You should review this with your surgeon as each surgeon may have different instructions.  Best of luck.

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
Its world known that a wound that is kept dry heals faster then that gets moist from any reasons or factors externally like sweat, discharge from the wound, or by bathing and taking showers.
I do not allow my patients to make the wound and my dressing wet of first 7 days and when I remove the dressing all has healed well and I don't have to apply any more dressing.
I am aware that not all PS surgeons follow this.
I hope you got your answer.

Should I keep my breast lift incision site moist or dry?

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