Left Side Itchy W/ White Open Areas and Yellow DrainageMy left side got swollen 1 wk & 1/2 out, incision was closed w/ disposable sutures w/ a strip of tape. Tape was removed 8/2 & bled a bit. Since then, kept area covered with a surgical pad & Aquaphor, cleaned area with antibacterial soap 3x since, & used triple antibiotic ointment 1x. Increased itching at incision site & a little bit of bleeding. Seems to be irritated/reddish. Please advise if this looks like normal healing, if not, how should I approach my Dr with my concerns? Thanks in advance.
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Without a picture it's difficult to decide how much breast tissue should have been removed. The amount you state is relatively modest as breast reductions go particularly with extreme breast hypertrophy. After the swelling has subsided you might need to be re-reduced.
You are a good candidate for breast reduction. You would need to be seen by a board-certified plastic surgeon and likely medical necessity can be established. You would also need to have A medical work up to make sure that you are optimized for surgery by your medical doctor.
