Is Applying Cream to the Nipple Normal After Breast Reduction?

Question

I had a breast reduction and nipple graft on June 28, 2013. I had my post op on July 3rd. My doctor stated everything is healing great and gave me a white cream to apply to my nipples twice a day. Is this normal? I also had my drains removed at the post op appointment. The name of the cream is silver sulfadiazine and she stated it was to help heal the nipple area.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. The cream your doctor is applying is a topical antibacterial cream. Best to ask him directly if he has specific concerns about infection.

	 Best wishes; hopefully, you will be pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

I am glad that your breast reduction went well. Every plastic surgeon has different ways to manage the incisions/grafts. Just follow his or her instructions and I'm sure your result will be fine. Best wishes.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Really need more information about the type of cream that you are applying and the reason for using it.  If you are having healing problems this could be either silvadene or nitroglycerin paste.  Each would have different reasons for being applied.  If you had a free nipple graft it is possible that there are some healing issues involved.

Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hello

	Silver Sulfadiazine is a cream used to apply to wounds to help with cleaning of the wound, protection of the wound from infection and can be used in this situation.  The indication for applying to your recently reduced breast is one that only your surgeon will know.  Worthwhile asking your surgeon for their reasons for this application.  As you have had a graft, I suspect they are asking you to place it on the graft to help keep it moist and infection free.

	Regards

	Stephen Salerno

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