post mastectomy healing

Hi,

 

I am now 4 weeks post skin sparing mastectomy with immediate expander implant, I have just finished my 4th week of anti-biotics to prevent infection.  My surgeon is concerned that under the deep black scabs my skin has no blood supply to heal.  I have weekly check ups and have been told they won’t know the condition of the skin until the scabs come off.  Has anyone else experienced this? I usually heal very quickly, how long have most of you found it has taken to scab off? Any info greatly recieved. Thanks

Hi tattyaniajane,

Welcome to the BCC forum.  I’m sorry you haven’t had any replies to your post yet.  I wondered if more people might see your question if you posted in the “Going through treatment/surgery” section.  I’ve attached the link:

forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Surgery/bd-p/4445

Take care

Very best wishes

Janet

BCC Moderator