Hi!! I'm 2 weeks post-op and have developed tissue necrosis at the incision site of the Right Breast...radiating from the nipple area to the horizontal incision under my breast, in a triangle shade. I'm being treated with Keflex and Silvadene ointment to the eschar (started 2 days ago). My breasts are swollen, but no drainage, no fever and I don't smoke. All other tissue is OK...nipples look fine.
Is there more we should be doing?? My surgeon doesn't want to go back to the OR unless the wound becomes infected...he feels things might just "correct themselves".
I'm frustrated, scared and angry that I elected to do this to myself.... How long do these things usually last, in your experience? Any input would be great....I'm feeling very helpless... Lynn