7-8 weeks post-op Gynecomastia surgery, suddenly this pinhole wound opened on nipple/areola line. Advice?

November 1, 2016
Asked By:wayneali in Pakistan, PK

I had surgery 7-8 weeks ago , had hematoma then seroma on left side but it healed well , the right did not have any issue but suddenly this pinhole size wound opened under my nipple/areola line , it leaked white pus , then it leaked yellowish/red fluid , then i applied anti-biotics (fucidic acid and sometimes polyfax) and took Velosef antibiotics , but it doesnt seem to heal and still leaks a drop of blood or so. My surgeons out of country so cant go to him.

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Answer: 7-8 weeks post-op Gynecomastia surgery, suddenly this pinhole wound opened on nipple/areola line. Advice?

November 6, 2016

Answer: 7-8 weeks post-op Gynecomastia surgery, suddenly this pinhole wound opened on nipple/areola line. Advice?

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