T wounds are also deep and seem to be getting wider there, but there is no sign of infection. I continue to do the once a day dressing of of the incisions after shower with Aquaphor, treated (yellow) gauze strips, and gauze pads under the compression bra given me by my doc. I feel well other than slightly worried about the very slow healing. Does this all sound normal?
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Answer: I am in my 4th week post breast reduction (age 69), having red/brown spotting at the T section under each breast. Sound normal?
Although plastic surgeons hesitate to reference bra cup sizes because of the wide variation between bra manufacturers, very large breasts rarely are reduced by more than two or three cup sizes. Tissue density will always play a big role in the number of grams removed. Going too small can sac...
Black or purple spots along the scar line 12 weeks post breast reduction surgery can be concerning, and it's important to have them evaluated promptly by your plastic surgeon. While it's not possible to diagnose the specific cause without a thorough examination, there are a few potential reasons...
The images presents a problem that we call granulated tissue - This is scar tissue forming above that area. It looks as though there is a dehiscence of the wound as the skin has come apart. As a result, your body is creating scar tissue to close the gap.
