A few days ago, I started experiencing a burning sensation undernegth my left nipple and the skin surrounding the nipple on the right side of the pec is sore to the touch and feels like a sunburn. My right nipple also experiencing the burning sensation but the skin feels normal. Is this just the nerves regenerating or an infection as someone has suggested?
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April 28, 2017
Answer: Burning Sensation 6 Months After Chest Masculinization Double Mastectomy
Hi,Thanks for the post and photos. At 2 weeks it is normal to see incisions that are raised. They should flatten over the next 6 months. Final scar appearance takes at least a year.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
Hi, Thanks for the post. It is not unusual to perform combination procedures and the benefits are clear: decreased cost, one recovery, getting to final results faster. There are risks involved, including increased time under anesthesia, possibly more painful recovery. This is a conversation you ...
Hi,Thanks for the post. Two months is still early in the healing process. That being said, your case highlights what i tell my patients regarding the goals of this surgery. This is not breast reduction surgery. This is chest masculinization surgery. There are many things that differentiate a...