the receptionist said to change my bra, and stop the cream. I have applied hydrocortizone cream twice a day for 7 days, but its still there (although much less severe), itching, and now the skin is peeling! Now The surgeon said I shouldn't stop the prescription cream, he thinks it was the bra but I'm afraid im allergic to the prescription cream, and the hydrocortisone is drying me out. should I start the prescription and maybe it will stop the peeling? Pix are from today 7 days from breakout
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The diamond shape you see is caused by the dressing. I am quite certain that that is not the shape of your areola which will likely be rounded and normal.
Dr Hordenskis either performes a lift with an incision only around the areola or around the areola along with one along the crease. The first type is quite often performed by almost all surgeons, The second type, with the horizontal incision, is rarely recommended. The reason...
Thank you for your picture. Your wound looks pretty healthy. It will take at least 2 to 3 months for this to heal completely. Your plastic surgeon is exactly correct to say that the skin will be discolored and there will be more scarring than desired. The scar can be revised with several...
