I am 18 days post-op. I have searing sharp pain on left side, where I had lateral chest lipo. My incisions are healing very nicely. I think I over exerted myself the other night helping my husband care for our sick son. Every since I have had a searing kind of shooting pain on my left side, where I had the lateral lipo. This pain is partnered with hypersensitivity. Does this sound like the nerves reawakening?
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Thank you for your question. I advise all of my breast reduction patients to avoid sleeping on their stomach until the breast are fully healed. I recommend sleeping in a recliner or elevated in the bed or couch to help reduce swelling. You will want to avoid putting pressure on your wounds so...
Thank you for questionGeneral if you have "pus" there would be redness and/or irritation, your would have tenderness at the site, and possible fever, or an unpleasant door from the tapes. These would be indications of an infection for which you should consult your plastic surgeon. However, if...
Hello and thank you for your question
Contact your insurance company to find out if this surgery is a covered benefit for you and what the criteria is. Schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!
