Breast Lift 3.5 weeks ago. I went to my PS who I trust and is a board certified PS. He said it would heal & to apply dry gauze daily. So I am really asking for reassurance that this will happen. He said it may get worse before it gets better (which is what is happening now) It seems to be separating more at the scar line 2 - It's tough to wear a supportive bra with the sore. Is it ok at this stage to not be wearing a bra as the instructions were to wear one full time for the first 5 weeks.
June 4, 2017
Answer: Open sore It will take time for the opening to close. I would discuss with you Plastic Surgeon to place a moist gauze with saline to help with wound healind
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June 4, 2017
Answer: Open sore It will take time for the opening to close. I would discuss with you Plastic Surgeon to place a moist gauze with saline to help with wound healind
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June 3, 2017
Answer: I have developed an open sore under my left breast that continues to open at the scar line? Wound separation is very common with breast lift. Even at the most prestigious medical centers in the US, up to 1/3 of patients developed this complication in studies which have been published. My point is that this wound complication can be handled from experience with previous patients. You need to see your plastic surgeon more now that this is getting bigger for a formal evaluation. You should ask your surgeon for a list of supplements to take to improve your wound healing, for very specific wound care instructions, bra wearing instructions, and whether your lesion needs to be re-sutured now or in the near future. Only your plastic surgeon can make this call. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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June 3, 2017
Answer: I have developed an open sore under my left breast that continues to open at the scar line? Wound separation is very common with breast lift. Even at the most prestigious medical centers in the US, up to 1/3 of patients developed this complication in studies which have been published. My point is that this wound complication can be handled from experience with previous patients. You need to see your plastic surgeon more now that this is getting bigger for a formal evaluation. You should ask your surgeon for a list of supplements to take to improve your wound healing, for very specific wound care instructions, bra wearing instructions, and whether your lesion needs to be re-sutured now or in the near future. Only your plastic surgeon can make this call. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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