I have had my BR 9 weeks earlier,so far I've recovered nicely;however, 3 days ago I noticed something wrong with my right breast. The problem spot has now split open and my under-stitch is visible. My surgeon suggested I use Betaisodone cream for about 2 days until it closes, but 1 day in it doesn't display any change. Also my other breast started to have tiny problem spots-one of them feels like paper-cut where the incision was and is red. What is the best course of action in your experience?
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It is normal to have occasional pain or discomfort as you are healing and your nerves are regenerating. This can be prolonged if you had more extensive surgery or tacking of your breast tissue to your ribs, etc. I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon for an examination as he/she will...
Thank you very much for your
question and photographs. Congratulations on your tummy
tuck. Some amount of leakage along the
incision site of a drain is not uncommon after surgery. I would recommend that you follow-up with your
operating surgeon to discuss this situation.
Yes, scar tissue can be present at any time after surgery. The best thing is that you seem to have consistency in where you have gotten mammograms which means they can follow changes over time. In addition, a well trained radiologist will easily be able to pick up suspicious areas and if there...
