I had breast augmentation in February. 3 weeks post op I started Biocorneum. The longer I use it the redder, itchier, and bumpier the incision areas get. I have VERY sensitive skin. What are my other options? Do silicone scar sheets do anything? If so, which ones are good?
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More than likely, this is just some muscle spasm. Often times, as patients are starting to get better and start to do new and different activities, they start to complain of increased symptoms such as pain or muscle spasms. It is very common for one breast to heal at a different rate than the...
Thanks for your question. Temperature can commonly be elevated the first few days after surgery due to the inflammatory process initiated by the surgery itself, but it is always a good idea to be checked in person by your surgeon if there is any question that an infection might be the cause. B...
What you are experiencing is not abnormal as it is still very early in your healing process after a breast augmentation. Each breast may heal differently in terms of speed from one another. It is great you are keeping your plastic surgeon aware of the changes and healing as you experience it as...