Dissolvable staples not dissolving - is there any way to help?

The amount of tissue that's being removed is important with breast reduction surgery. It's common to experience considerable loss of nipple sensation after the operation. 90 percent of women recover sensitivity longer than 12 months. Just be a little more patient

Thank you for your question It really depends on how much extra skin you have and how wide your breasts are. Generlaly speaking, you weill be about 3 cup sizes smaller when removing 500 g and normally with very large and pendulous breasts, 500 g achieves the goal that the patient is looking for...

Thank you for your query. Vitamin E lotions and soaps do not usually get absorbed enough to “thin the blood”, the reason for which stopping of Vitamin E by mouth, is recommended before surgery. So you can change your lotions and soaps if you wish, and go ahead with the surgery, but do not tak...

Thank you for your query. Your surgeon will be able to give you a better answer, but the usual cause of this “pokey wire” is an unabsorbed suture which can be easily removed. All it would take is a short visit to your surgeon. All the best!

Thanks for your question! You could find another plastic surgeon to evaluate or try going through your OBGYN to see what other options you have. Perhaps even a dermatologist could assist. Good luck!

It looks infected with the bright red skin and pain. You should see a doctor today so things do not get out of hand.