I had surgery Tuesday (it's now Sunday) and I am still really uncomfortable. My breasts feel extremely bruised, tight, achy and almost like the skin is going to tear. I also have a liposuction incision on my right hip that gives me the worst burning feeling every time I remove my compression garment or move it in the slightest way. Is this normal?
Answer: Post Op Uncomfortable Feeling Hi ellenjean78,
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Answer: Post Op Uncomfortable Feeling Hi ellenjean78,
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August 14, 2018
Answer: Is it normal to still feel extremely uncomfortable 5 days post bilateral breast lift, augmentation and liposuction? Hi Ellenjean17,Thanks for sharing your Question,Everybody heals differently, and it is normal for any patient to feel pain and discomfort after breast lift and Liposuction.Your breasts will be swollen and bruised for about two weeks. You will most likely feel pain and soreness around the incision sites, allow a few weeks for recovery, you should start to feel less Pain by then, try to void straining, bending and lifting. Speak to your Surgeon if you have any worries or concerns, and attend your follow ups
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August 14, 2018
Answer: Is it normal to still feel extremely uncomfortable 5 days post bilateral breast lift, augmentation and liposuction? Hi Ellenjean17,Thanks for sharing your Question,Everybody heals differently, and it is normal for any patient to feel pain and discomfort after breast lift and Liposuction.Your breasts will be swollen and bruised for about two weeks. You will most likely feel pain and soreness around the incision sites, allow a few weeks for recovery, you should start to feel less Pain by then, try to void straining, bending and lifting. Speak to your Surgeon if you have any worries or concerns, and attend your follow ups
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August 8, 2018
Answer: Recovery varies Recovery will vary from patient to patient and procedure to procedure. The more work that is done the greater the discomfort and the lengthier the recovery.You are very early in your recovery. I would encourage a measure of patience. Based upon your description, the worst of your pain will be the initial 10 days to 2 weeks. Your complaints do not sound entirely out of the ordinary. However, you should be getting progressively better.As always, discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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August 8, 2018
Answer: Recovery varies Recovery will vary from patient to patient and procedure to procedure. The more work that is done the greater the discomfort and the lengthier the recovery.You are very early in your recovery. I would encourage a measure of patience. Based upon your description, the worst of your pain will be the initial 10 days to 2 weeks. Your complaints do not sound entirely out of the ordinary. However, you should be getting progressively better.As always, discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Is it normal to still feel extremely uncomfortable 5 days post bilateral breast lift, augmentation and liposuction? Thanks for your question. It’s not uncommon to have some breast tightness after a BBA/lift. This should get much better in the first 2/4 weeks postop. The dismfort at your hip may be due to irritation of a sensory nerve at the liposuction access incision. I suspect that this too will get much better over the next 1-2 months. Time will be your friend. I hope this helps.
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Is it normal to still feel extremely uncomfortable 5 days post bilateral breast lift, augmentation and liposuction? Thanks for your question. It’s not uncommon to have some breast tightness after a BBA/lift. This should get much better in the first 2/4 weeks postop. The dismfort at your hip may be due to irritation of a sensory nerve at the liposuction access incision. I suspect that this too will get much better over the next 1-2 months. Time will be your friend. I hope this helps.
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Is it normal to still feel extremely uncomfortable 5 days post bilateral breast lift, augmentation and liposuction? Thank you for your question. You're still in the early stage of healing. Healing after plastic surgery is a process and the earlier parts are the most challenging. Emotions are a big part of the process as well. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Is it normal to still feel extremely uncomfortable 5 days post bilateral breast lift, augmentation and liposuction? Thank you for your question. You're still in the early stage of healing. Healing after plastic surgery is a process and the earlier parts are the most challenging. Emotions are a big part of the process as well. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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