8 months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my left side & I had a surgery. Then I had a 2nd surgery to remove my lymph nodes followed by chemotherapy .On 7/2/17, I had breast reduction on my unaffected side. It has been 2weeks & still have painful large open wound, necrosis & fat drainage below my right breast where the Tzone meet. We clean the wound 4 times a day+nonstick gauze +taking antibiotic. The wound was small & it started growing larger. Any guidance is immensely appreciated.
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Unfortunately, each insurance company has their own criteria. Large breasts (macromastia) or breast hypertrophy can occur in a variety of conditions (family trait, post pregnancy, excessive adolescent growth). In general when the excessive breast size causes functional problems, insurance will...
Unfortunately, a breast reduction will not remove the stretch marks where there is no skin removed. However, removal of skin, as well as breast tissue, will tighten the skin of your upper breast and that usually will make the stretch marks in this area look better or smoother.
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Thank you for the question. It is normal after surgery to have swelling, which tends to move with gravity to your abdomen, but it sounds like you are also constipated from the pain medicine which can make you bloated as well. Drinking enough water and reducing opioid pain killer intake can help.