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How can I help this wound under my breast heal? (Photo)

warner109
I am 7 weeks post breast reduction op and all is going well except where the vertical scar meets the horizontal scar under my left breast. This area has become open in appearance, yellow with a white surround. It is moist and doesn’t hurt but despite wearing inadine dressing for 10 days (changing daily) it is still open. What is the best way to help this wound heal? I’m worried it is or will become infected. My nurse says it isn’t but why will it not heal?

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