Wound Not Healing After Breast Reduction? (photo)

Question

I am 4 weeks out on having a breast reduction. I have one breast that is healing perfectly and one that has a dime sized opening in the "T" spot. My doctor has me doing the wet to dry dressings. Nothing seems to be changing. What else can I try...I don't want a huge scar!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I think with proper one care this will and should heal well. It may take several more weeks but a secondary operation will not be necessary.

Glenn Lyle, MD · Answer

This is called the T intersection and is the area most susceptible to delayed healing. After a period of wet dressings, switching to a hydrogel or ointment dressing may help. Although scar revision may be necessary, the scar rarely is noticeable and does not usually " require" revision.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

This will not be a problem.One can clean it up and then do a simple excision as an outpatient under local.You should do fine.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

There is really not much you can do at this point. This will eventually fill in and heal. Your plastic surgeon seems to be treating it appropriately. Once you are healed then you can consider a scar revision.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sounds like your surgeon is treating you correctly. I also use red light IPL and PRP dressings..////

Wound Not Healing After Breast Reduction? (photo)

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