2 1/2 weeks post op breast reduction, the spot at the tea zone doesn't seem to want to heal, it's very uncomfortable And sore ( surgical bra rubs there) saw my surgeon for days ago but I don't think it looked quite this bad, he just suggested Polysporin and a Band-Aid over it. It is a bit painful, wondering should I be concerned or should I be doing something different ? Not sure what that white stuff is, is this infection?
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Answer: Post op breast reduction, spot at the t-zone isn't healing...
It sounds like you have two concerns. With regard to your scars, the hypertrophic scarring I see in your photos is a risk of any surgery. There are certain people who are more prone to raised or thickened scars (black people and Asian people), there are certain parts of the body that are m...
The enormous breast reduction will require maintaining blood supply to the flap. The thickness of the flaps are the limitations mag factor on size reduction. An experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon will guide you.
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, some patients are just more prone following surgery or sustaining an injury to forming thick, sore, hypertrophic or "keloiding" scars. Please follow-up with your board-certified plastic surgeon's office for her or his recommendations - which may inc...