My sister had implants about 3-4 years ago. Recently she was diagnosed with a pulminary embulism. She was hospitalized but then sent home and taking medicine to reduce the clot when it was determined that she needed oxygen at home. After two weeks her symptoms got worse and her systems crashed. She is currently being hospitalized and the doctors can't seem to pinpoint what caused the crash.
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Thank you for your question. At four weeks post-op, the burning sensation you are experiencing is not uncommon as you are still in the healing process. Because you have not provided photos, I would recommend you see your operating surgeon if anything is particularly alarming.All the...
It can be challenging to figure out what it is. The most common cause is swelling followed by bleeding and then seroma. Bleeding is usually accompanied by increasing pain and size whereas the other two do not impact pain much. I am also wondering why you are spitting sutures as...
If your medical doctor gives you the clearance for surgery, you will probably do well. Most patients with myasthenia gravis do very well once the thymus gland has been removed. However, the decision for surgery will be first made by your neurologist and not the plastic surgeon.