I’m 4 days out of breast reduction surgery. I have a bra on that can’t get wet and goes up very high. And, I can’t lift my arms too high (obviously) How do I wash under my armpits? Baby wipes ok?
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The blisters in the area where you have shown are a sign of some compromise to the blood supply to that area. It is not uncommon. The fluid appears normal for a blister. Wearing some gauze is quite reasonable. If your tapes are very tight then removing some of them sometimes helps too. Se...
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is best to quit at least 3 weeks prior to surgery and for 3 weeks after. Contact your surgeon for his/her guidelines on smoking. Best wishes!
Hi and thank you for your question. The best first step would be to contact your insurance carrier and inquire as to what their specific criteria is for medical necessity coverage for a breast reduction and to see whether or not you have out of network benefits. Most insurance carriers have...