I am a little over a month post op, 32DDD to a 32 C reduction. I have concerns about skin bunching under the incision of my right breast, a spot that feels soft and is slightly discolored on the left near the meeting of my vertical and horizontal incisions, and numbness of my right nipple. I use bicorneum cream twice daily for scar healing. I know that I'm not a long way out yet, but are these issues that will settle over time or are they cause for a revision procedure of some sort?
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February 17, 2015
Answer: One month post breast reduction and my skin is bunching under incision. Do I need a revision or will it correct in time?
Typically you may return to light duty, sedentary jobs or school in a week or so. Bviously, it would take a bit longer for heavier activity. Ask your plastic surgeon what his/her preferences are.
Thank you for the question. I suggest that you wait to evaluate the final result/size of the surgery (and go bra sizing/shopping) when you are about 6 months to a year out.I would also suggest that you do not base your satisfaction with the results of surgery on a specific cup size, given th...
Breast reduction for older womenBreast reduction's are commonly done in patients 50 and older because of a back problems neck pain hygiene problems and frequently their breasts become larger postmenopausal..
