Is a Skin Graft Necessary for a Breast Reduction Gone Wrong? (photo)

September 10, 2013
Asked By:kimC312

I had a breast reduction 6 weeks ago. At my one week f/u appt. I had a good size blister form under my right breast. I started using Bactroban but it increased in size. At 3 weeks I had my stitches removed which allowed the blister to completely open and spread. I have no skin from the bottom of my nipple down to my incision and nearly 7 inches across. It is extremely painful and my doctor said he has never seen this in his 31 years of practice. It is extremely painful!!!!

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