Can coconut oil be used on week old wounds around breast?

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I know coconut oil has antibacterial and healing properties in it...is it safe to use on week old wounds?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Since every surgeon has his or her own unique post op protocol, ask your surgeon. I would say "no" until your incisions have healed. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

I would not be rubbing anything but medicinal antimicrobials on my wounds. Please ask you surgeon what he recommends; problem with coconut oil is that its antimicrobial elements are less effective than you smearing bacterial from your skin surrounding your wound.

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