I already posted about this but I feel like the wound has changed. So I just want to be sure this wound is healing properly after a breast reduction. The two photos are one of when I first noticed it and one of today. It had a scab in the center that I believe fell off because it is no longer there. I am nervous about this healing properly. How long do you think it will take to heal at this point? Is it normal that it’s yellow?
August 23, 2018
Answer: T junction Having a small area open at the T junction of a breast reduction scar is a risk of the surgery. We go through this in detail in our office prior to surgery. I would reach out to your board certified plastic surgeon to let them assess your breasts. In our office we apply bacitracin ointment 2 times a day until the wound is completely healed. In most cases these areas are healed within 2 weeks but each person is different on how long it takes them to recover. Best of luck to you!
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August 23, 2018
Answer: T junction Having a small area open at the T junction of a breast reduction scar is a risk of the surgery. We go through this in detail in our office prior to surgery. I would reach out to your board certified plastic surgeon to let them assess your breasts. In our office we apply bacitracin ointment 2 times a day until the wound is completely healed. In most cases these areas are healed within 2 weeks but each person is different on how long it takes them to recover. Best of luck to you!
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August 23, 2018
Answer: T junction It is very difficult to tell from the pictures but in general the T junction is the most common area to take the longest to heal in a breast reduction. Many factors delay or prevent wound healing including: smoking, more nutrition, trauma, infection or overactivity. Your plastic surgeon can rule out any infection or cellulitis. It is very common that the T junction takes longer to heal and can even take a few weeks to heal over. It is not uncommon to have some yellow or clear drainage but again a plastic Surgeon can rule out any other problem that may be occurring with this. Best of luck to you!
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August 23, 2018
Answer: T junction It is very difficult to tell from the pictures but in general the T junction is the most common area to take the longest to heal in a breast reduction. Many factors delay or prevent wound healing including: smoking, more nutrition, trauma, infection or overactivity. Your plastic surgeon can rule out any infection or cellulitis. It is very common that the T junction takes longer to heal and can even take a few weeks to heal over. It is not uncommon to have some yellow or clear drainage but again a plastic Surgeon can rule out any other problem that may be occurring with this. Best of luck to you!
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