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?
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This is not unusual following surgery and this will improve over time. It can take a number of months to be able to see the final result and you need to keep in contact with your PS.
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The operative procedure of breast reduction involves
separation of the skin and soft tissues of the breast from underlying breast
tissue. Excess breast tissue is removed. The skin and soft tissue are then advanced downward and the excess skin
and soft tissue is...
Previously when I viewed your photos, I recommended that you follow up with your PS. Now three months later, the area of concern has not improved. Return to the PS who performed your BR for an exam and possible imaging.
