Wound dehiscence: when can I stop being worried my wounds will separate?

June 11, 2017
Asked By:NewYou77 in Ontario

I'm 2 weeks post breast reduction, at what point can I stop worrying about the incisions opening? The incisions on my left breast opened and are covered with slough now...right side was ok until I noticed a small pustule on incision today

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June 12, 2017

Answer: Wound dehiscence: when can I stop being worried my wounds will separate?

June 12, 2017

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