Suggestions for open wound care after breast reduction surgery?

Open wounds: Open wounds or slower healing areas after breast reduction are not uncommon, especially in larger reductions or smokers. It is frustrating. Usually it is a result of poor blood supply to the particular area, commonly underneath the breast. Because there is decrease blood flow to the area it can take several weeks to heal. Scabbed areas usually are better dry, open areas dressing changes.

Yes first find out: how your surgeon wants to treat. Of course most of these wounds will heal with time as most of them are superficial . First control if you have metabolic problems like diabetes etc , keep the wound clean by irrigating with saline , clean dressing , wear braw not let wound separate, Eat good balanced diet and will heal

Need to go see your: surgeon. It all depends on what is going on. only the surgeon can determine what is needed by looking at the wound. Keep it clean and covered.