I had a breast lift last week using the anchor scar technique and developed seromas below each armpit. They've been drained once, and the surgeon said they may come back, which they did the next day. How often should I be going back to have the seromas drained? I feel silly calling every other day.
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Dear capri03,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
Thank you for the question. This is a common area to have
wound breakdown after a Wise-pattern lift. It looks
superficial. This should heal spontaneously, however, your scar will probably be slightly wider, which is usually not a major problem for most women. You should see your surgeon fr...
To answer your question, there is a slightly higher risk of wound healing complications and partial or complete nipple loss when a second lift or reduction is performed. However, if it has been many years since your previous surgery, it is likely that the nipple areola complex has ...
