I have a hole in the T-incision and am concerned. What can I do? (photo)

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I have a hole in the T incision. I saw my surgeon and he said put a bandaid on it and it will heal. It has yellow pus coming out. I’m a little concerned. Can someone advise? Thank you!

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your inquiry and photo. It is normal that sometimes it opens in the T inverted incision, usually there is some draining through there, this will close on its own. Just verify that there is no bad smell, redness, hot, and pain. Make sure you take antibiotic, wash with soap and water and maintain dry also you can try using microdayn spray and let dry. Have some rest and try to recover as much as possible. Best of luck

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

The T junction area, after breast reduction surgery, can be relatively problematic.  This area is prone to diminished blood flow and/or separation, related to the breast reduction incisions and tension in the area.  Drainage is not commonly seen in the area; in your case, this appears to be related to an underlying suture.   Once this is does once this dissolves or is removed by your plastic surgeon, the area should to heal quickly.
  Best wishes.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

While not common, having a wound healing problem at the "T junction" can happen.  Unless there is an implant in there, I would not be concerned and I'd let it heal on its own.  If you have an implant, it is probably worth seeing if the wound could be revised and you may benefit from some preventative antibiotics.  Your surgeon knows your situation best.  You trusted him/her to do your surgery , trust him/her to take care of you after.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi J_Riley,
  
I understand your concern. While it is common to have a superficial separation of the wound at the T junction following a breast lift surgery, this must be closely monitored and make sure it does not become infected. You should follow your plastic surgeon's post operative wound care management instructions. 
  
If you are concerned, it is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I have a hole in my incision? Hey thanks for bringing up just very important question. I’m sorry that you’re having a wound delay in your T incision. This is actually quite common. The woman can respond rather well to treatment.
 I suggest you have a conversation with your plastic surgeon wants again and discuss whether you need to be On antibiotics, whether you need to be on dressing changes, whether you need to be in a high-protein diet, whether you need to be on vitamins A, C, B, D, and zinc, Which are supplements that can assist you in healing faster.
Don’t panic! Get to work.
Good luck with the rest of your recovery, Dr. Aldo

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