After delayed unilateral breast reconstruction with contralateral breast augmentation (implants on both sides), when it is safe to use Dermablend or other concealer make-up to cover any scars for aesthetic purposes?
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Yes, you can have sex after having tissue expanders placed. I would suggest waiting until about 2 weeks after surgery and avoiding manipulation of the expanders. Please check with your surgeon to be sure that it's safe for you to proceed.
Several methods to help combat spasm can be helpful-- gentle, yoga-type stretching or massage by a lymphedema specialist is often effective. Valium or some other mild muscle relaxant often helps as well. Botox injected into the pectoralis muscle may be effective over the longer term,...
Yes, you can absolutely undergo immediate breast reconstruction if you have a pacemaker. The surgeon will need to talk to your cardiologist to determine if you are pacemaker dependent or if the pacemaker is a back-up for rhythm disturbances. Those answers will determine what...
