I am 17 days post op after a full tummy tuck with hernia and muscle repair, breast lift and augmentation. I have been having pains under my right arm for the past 5 days which are becoming more intense and more frequent. The pains is best described as an electrical shock sensation or like being stabbed with needles. It remainsfairly localized although it does radiate toward the breast and the nipple area at times. It seems worse when I take a deep breath or extend/elevate my arm.
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Your plastic surgeon should provide a surgical bra for you to wear following breast augmentation surgery. Your surgical bra is part of the cost of your surgery, like post operative visits. it is VERY important to wear the appropriate bra and to follow the instructions of your surgeon. An...
Hello,Thank you for the question. There is a good solution for congenital symmastia. I use a small incision in the breast fold to repair and separate the breasts to provide a normal amount of cleavage. Other plastic surgeons advocate implants and /or liposuction but I have found that...
Thanks for your great question. Yes this is common, mainly due to the effect that the hormones released during stressful times can affect your normal menstrual pattern. This should settle soon, but if not then you should let your local family Doctor know. Best of luck for your recovery.
