I had a blood blister right after surgery. Four weeks post op this is what my breast looks like. My doctor is giving me a cream to remove the remaining scab and said will take 4 to 6 weeks to heal. This one seems very deep and I'm concerned looking for another opinion.
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Answer: I would like another opinion about the wound that I have after breast reduction surgery...
I presume the other side looks ok. Most likely, based on the pictures, you may lose a portion or the color of the nipple. However as long as this heals, there is a chance that the color could come back.
I understand that this is a trying time. Patience is hard, but will be necessary as the...
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You are a great candidate for a breast reduction. The ultimate size, incision type, and other surgical details are based on your desired versus existing breast size and shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. Of course...
What you are describing after breast reduction happens from time to time. But, no, I do not think that means you will not get your sensation back. Almost all breast reduction patients have some overall decrease in sensation (certainly early on in the first few months of healing), but the nerve...