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?
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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