I am 9 days post op breast reduction. Is it OK to use something on the incisions/stitches to keep them moist?

After free nipple grafting, often the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) will slough to varying depths, depending on the robustness of the blood supply to the skin graft, which is always quite thick. I always caution that the nipple will be much less projecting after free nipple grafting, and...

Hello and thanks for posting your question.Although distressing, what you are describing is fairly common. To have a little bit of drainage, a scab or a bit of delayed healing at the area where the vertical and horizontal scars meet in a breast reduction is one of the most common problems people...

The photos do not lend themselves to much insight except to say it looks like a nice outcome otherwise and will probably resolve to your satisfaction given some time.   Continue to follow up with your doctor.   Good Luck!

Breast reduction surgery can be life changing for many women.  It typically makes an immediate improvement in back, neck, and shoulder pain associated with large breasts and in many women results in complete resolution of these symptoms.  Many patients find it easier to breathe with the weight o...

Thank you for your question. You are only a month or so out of surgery, so you definitely still have some swelling. Also, with the reduction your breasts also get lifted, so they may look a little "perkier", which is why you may see less of a result in clothes. It is likely that over the next...

You seem to have some irritation, do not apply any ointments of any kind until you see your PS who can prescribe something for you. Follow up asap best of luck.