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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
wound not healing
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
wound not healing
by ams22, May 02, 2008 01:07PM
I was wondering if you could help me I had a breast reductions in feb 08 and my right breast is not healing the wound keeps opening. In march 08 the surgern re did it to close it again but once agian it is starting to open again i have stitchs in and a nurse has tryed several things to help promote healing but still it is opening thier is no infection and nothing we seem to do or use is helping. even the doctor is getting fed up. I need something that i can put on it to stop it from opening even more but something that breath and be left on so it has chance to heal no one seems to know why it is opening
my husband has even lost his job over the time he has spent looking after me because of the pain and morphine i am on
plese can you advise
my husband has even lost his job over the time he has spent looking after me because of the pain and morphine i am on
plese can you advise
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, May 03, 2008 08:43PM
, May 03, 2008 08:43PM
Chronic open wounds following breast reduction surgery can take a significant time to heal. They can be the result of fat necrosis (dead fat) with secondary infection, poor blood supply to the area, or stitch absesses. If you smoke, this can also lead to poor healing. The chronic morphine use is of concern. These area do heal with time. Careful follow-up with your plastic surgeon is important.
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