I am 3 days post op and I find that I am not bothered by pain as much as the sensations in my breasts. They are hard and pointy and feel foreign on my chest. I also have lost some sensation particularly on the lower poles which results in an uncomfortable pins and needles feeling or sometimes nothing at all. One also seems to be dropping faster as it appears lower and fuller. I am just wondering when I will start to feel like myself again?
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October 18, 2016
Answer: Your breasts should feel better in a few weeks.
Many patients go through a down period after any cosmetic surgery. One has to do with the fact that the area treated is swollen, misshapen, painful and not what they expected. Maybe this is due to the plastic surgeon not preparing the patient well enough. I spend a lot of time in my...
Why not call your chosen surgeon to ask this postop question? I usually see ALL my patients on a 1st postop follow up within 3 days of the surgery, this allows most ear;y postop questions to be addressed!.
Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting a minimum of one month after your shoulder surgery before you have a breast enlargement. In addition I would get permission from your orthopedic surgery before you have a breast augmentation. During your consultation I like to find...