I had breast reduction surgery 3 days ago. I find using a small vibrator over a layer of gauge, sports bra, and shirt is very soothing to the incision areas. Is this helpful, or am I going to cause a problem doing this?
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Hello,Another study was just published in the most recent issue of the the Aesthetic Surgery Journal about the lack of efficacy of vitamin E on scar appearance. You should stop. As for silicone gel, it does help with scar redness, but right now your scars need mechanical support more than an...
You have what is known as a pneumothorax which is treated with a chest tube. You will have a scar where the tube exits the skin but should have no other permanent problems with your lung.
Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) says:
Recovery can take as long as 6 weeks. At 2 weeks the scars are just about waterproof but the deeper scarring is still stiff and immature - this is probably causing you your pain! Ultimately 3 months is the golden figure when all tissues have settled fully.
