How long will an open wound after breast reduction take to heal? (Photo)

Thanks for the question and photo. Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time. Rest assured that your wound will heal with the guidance of your plastic surgeon. Minor Wound healing issues are very common with breast reductions. You may eventually need a scar revision, but for now just give it a few weeks to close. Good luck!

This will take several weeks to heal with good local wound care. Be patient. They often go onto heal quite well.

It is not uncommon to see problems with wound healing after breast reduction surgery.  The length of time it takes a wound to heal depends on several factors, including the size and depth of the wound, the quality of the surrounding tissue, your age, medications you may be taking, and any other medical conditions you may have.  Your plastic surgeon can give you additional guidance.  Best wishes.  

Sorry to hear about your concerns. These types of superficial wound healing problems are not uncommonly seen after breast reduction surgery. The most important "step" for successful resolution, in my opinion, is close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to recommend appropriate local wound care, treat any infection present, and/or remove any suture material that potentially will delay healing. Generally speaking, patients who experience these types of superficial separations go on to heal well, without long-term detraction from the end results. Occasionally, if the scar in the involved area is wide, scar revision surgery may be helpful. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.