Dehiscence, what could cure or heal this faster and healthier? (Photos)

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Please help! I need to know of any vitamins or anything I can do to make this heal faster. I'm 8 weeks post op today. And I can't swim I can't lift I can't do anything with my kids because of these huge tears in my breast. Started at 3 weeks. And just got worse and worse. Help me with any suggestions. I am now in care of VON who change my dressings every few days.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You are fortunate that the Victorian Order of Nurses is changing your dressings every few days.  The separations will likely heal and contract very well to produce a nice thin scar.  If there is a great deal of wound separation, this may still heal well, but a revision may be needed in the future.  Antibiotics are not needed unless there are signs of infection.  Because breast tissue is significantly disrupted during the reduction, it may take six months to a year before all swelling subsides.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear pakita19,this type of wound is not uncommon after breast lift. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Sorry for your problem and I would see your surgeon or other expert in the area and get this wound appropriately managed.  Dr Corbin

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