Can I use therapeutic grade essential oils on breast reduction incisions 3 weeks post surgery? (Photos)

Question

I’m week 3 post surgery of a breast reduction. I do have a few spots where the incision has separated. I saw the PS yesterday and was instructed to put polysporin on it and keep it covered with gauze. I wanted to ask, would it be safe to put on therapeutic essential oils (frankincense, helichrysm, other healing essential oils) as a blend to help with the healing instead of just preventing infection with polysporin?

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.Always follow your surgeons instructions. I recommend calling your surgeon regarding the use of  essential oils. Best of luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

These types of wound separation may be more common in breast reduction, and it is imperative that you follow the advice of your plastic surgeon.

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your breast reduction, happyoutsidein!
I think it’s best to ask your reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon about it first. Also, you need to make sure that you follow his instructions because he’s the one monitoring your healing.
Good luck!

Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACS · Answer

Essential oils are wonderful for healing and for skin, but I would not proceed with this until the wounds are fully healed.  Be sure your surgeon knows about any treatments you use for the scar,etc.  Congratulations on getting your breast reduction done!

Nicholas Tarola, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It does not appears as if your scar sites are ready for application of scar treatments. I strongly recommend following your surgeon's instructions. Patients often get into trouble when disregarding instructions from their surgeon.

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