lollipop lift was on 12/29/17. Sturdy purple bruise appeared day after surgery under right breast only. Nipples also seem inverted a bit, the left more than the right? I had 101.3 fever on the 31st and breasts were hot but went away with Tylenol. I don't have pain really, just small stinging pains on right breast. Soreness only & discomfort.
January 5, 2018
Answer: Does this bruise look like a hematoma? Do my nipples seem inverted or simply adjusting? Surgery was 5 days ago. Thank you for your question and for your photographs. An accurate physical examination is the best and most appropriate way to determine the exact nature of the skin discoloration.However based on the position, colour, lack of significant swelling or asymmetry of the breast (and the fact that you did not mention any pain or discomfort on the right side), it is more likely that this is just a bruise rather than an hematoma. I normally reassess my patient between six and eight days after surgery and I guess there probably your surgeon will reassess you in the next few days.Make sure that you mention all your concerns as he will be the best person to address them.All the best and I wish you as safe recovery.Andrea Marando MDCertified, European Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryManchester and London, United Kingdom
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January 5, 2018
Answer: Does this bruise look like a hematoma? Do my nipples seem inverted or simply adjusting? Surgery was 5 days ago. Thank you for your question and for your photographs. An accurate physical examination is the best and most appropriate way to determine the exact nature of the skin discoloration.However based on the position, colour, lack of significant swelling or asymmetry of the breast (and the fact that you did not mention any pain or discomfort on the right side), it is more likely that this is just a bruise rather than an hematoma. I normally reassess my patient between six and eight days after surgery and I guess there probably your surgeon will reassess you in the next few days.Make sure that you mention all your concerns as he will be the best person to address them.All the best and I wish you as safe recovery.Andrea Marando MDCertified, European Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryManchester and London, United Kingdom
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Haematoma you look to be healing appropriately for this stage and the bruising looks to be within normal limits. You are early postop and things will change a lot over the coming months.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Haematoma you look to be healing appropriately for this stage and the bruising looks to be within normal limits. You are early postop and things will change a lot over the coming months.
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