I had a breast lift and implant 5 weeks ago. My right breast where all three incisions meet under the breast have become an open wound. The dr doesn’t seem concerned. I haven’t had any fever so he assured me it’s not infected. He said it’s necrosis due to lack of blood supply. Question is is there any natural oil that can help speed up the healing of this spot (about the size of my tip of my pinky finger)?
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Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) It's difficult to know what is causing the redness that you have described. It sounds like your plastic surgeon is systematically addressing the typical causes. Be patient, and...
You are reacting to something, so I recommend stop using any scar products and let your skin settle down. You can use Aquaphor or Aloe Vera for comfort if needed. Once totally calmed down, you can try something else.
Just based on your photos, you do not have keloid scarring. However, your anchor incisions might scar like those around your areolae. You might reconsider doing a lift to avoid that scarring and just live with a little sagging. You also could ask about minimally invasive radiofrequency skin...
