Should I consider skin graft for this opening that started the first week after my Breast Reduction surgery? (photo)

November 9, 2016
Asked By:TheFlagChick in Woodstock, GA

My breast tear started within the first week after surgery. Doctor said it will be ok to leave it and see how much further it goes. He has been seeing me every week since and agrees that it's not getting much better but still wants to wait. At this point I'm wondering if I should consider having a skin graft or have them remove the rest of my breast, resew everything back together (hopefully not so tight this time)? I originally requested breast removal but this is what I received.

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July 12, 2019

Answer: No skin graft

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Answer: No skin graft

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July 10, 2017

Answer: Treatment of wound after breast reduction?

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July 10, 2017

Answer: Treatment of wound after breast reduction?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2016

Answer: Open wound

November 10, 2016

Answer: Open wound

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