I am having breast implant surgery in 4 days and I have a cold with a lot of sinus congestion. My general practitioner prescribed Afrin for 3 days for help sleeping and to relieve sinus pressure. but my surgery nurse said it's a "thinner" and I can't take it the week of my surgery. Is the nurse is just being over cautious? I have a hard time believing that if I stop Afrin on Saturday it will still be in my system on Tuesday morning. Is there a different decongestant I could consider? Thanks!
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Bruising after a breast augmentation is very common. For the majority of patients, most bruising will resolve within 2 weeks of your surgery. However, I recommend seeing your surgeon to be sure you are healing properly.
There are really no good external treatments for swelling except for time. I place my patient in a post operative supportive bra to help with the swelling. Arnica can help, but best when taken right before and after surgery. I do not believe ice will help much for you.
Thank you for your question. Yes, it is normal to have breast numbness after breast surgery. Usually, most of the sensation will return 6-9 months after surgery. I usually tell patients that they should have recovery by 12 months. If there is stil numbness beyond this, it...
