I had my breast reduction done 4 weeks ago as of tomorrow and have had a small white spot that was barely noticeable for the past 2 weeks but now has become red around the area and is bigger and painful. I'm worried this is an infection. I think it's a spitting suture but the nurse at my surgeon's office didn't seem concerned at all and told me to put polysporin on it so I did that for now.
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Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Red breast syndrome generally refers to a skin reaction to the placement of a cellular dermal matrix (e.g., alloderm) underneath the skin. We typically do not see it after breast augmentation with an implant alone, or in the setting of a b...
I'm sorry to hear about the problem you are experiencing after breast reduction surgery. There may be many potential causes for pain after breast reduction surgery; some of these causes are potentially serious. I would be especially concerned with discomfort associated with respiration. Let yo...
Hi thank you for your question. Though difficult to be sure from photos it looks as though your body is trying to heal after the wound problems you suffered. Its best to keep in touch with your surgeon and follow their advice.Best wishes.
