So about a months ago I got a breast reduction, and I had minimal pain along the way. Two and a half weeks in, I start developing dryness and redness. It doesn’t hurt and isn’t hot. I’ve been putting mosturizer on it but I don’t know if it’s the best thing to do so I’ve come here! Please help me!!!
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Many thanks for your question. Surgeons differ in their post-operative management but generally a breast reduction patient would be seen at one week for a wound check. At this visit all dressings are removed and the incision lines inspected and breasts checked to ensure there are no issues. This...
Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been experiencing these complications. There’s a member services number on the back of your isurance card, if you give them a call they’ll be able to assist you with the details of your coverage as well as help you locate Board Certifie...
Your breast is composed of glandular tissue which is quite dense, and fatty tissue which is less dense. In general, the closer that you are to reproductive ages, the more glandular, and consequently dense your breast will be, and the older you are, the more fatty and less dense the breast w...