Scab fell off nipple 3 weeks post breast lift op. I had a breast lift on my right side almost 4 weeks ago. I have been healing well and put silicone strips to the scars, but yesterday when I pulled the strip off the scab came off too! In the pic you can see that there was abit off puss and it had a bad odour to it. On same boob I also felt a lump towards my armpit but dr thinks its trauma from surgery. Maybe they're connected? Today, it doesn’t look like there’s and the nurse told me all looks fine but isn’t pus a sign of infection?
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Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) It's difficult to know what is causing the redness that you have described. It sounds like your plastic surgeon is systematically addressing the typical causes. Be patient, and...
You are reacting to something, so I recommend stop using any scar products and let your skin settle down. You can use Aquaphor or Aloe Vera for comfort if needed. Once totally calmed down, you can try something else.
