Last year, 2016, Ive had several episodes of acute pancreatitis due to a genetic mutation causing me to have high triglycerides. I now have sterile necrosis as a result. Assuming that my triglycerides are kept under control via medication my dr said I shouldn't be at risk since I no longer drink alcohol or have gallstones. Does this make me automatically ineligible for breast augmentation? If not, is there a certain period of time I should wait before it is deemed safe for me to do? Thank you.
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Hi! Please check with your doctor before removing the bra. I have my patients wear their surgical bra for 3 weeks only removing to shower and wash the bra. If you will only be braless for a few hours you may be okay but please check with your doctor first. Good luck!
It is very important in my opinion that you have any elective surgery near your home. Proper postoperative care for breast augmentation in my practice includes a postoperative visit on day 1, day 10 for suture removal in 6 weeks to check for capsular contracture. It is very important that if...
Thank you very much for your
question and photographs. At five days post-op, you are still in the early
stages of healing. From your pictures, your incision does seem to be healing
well. Keep all of your scheduled follow-up appointments with your operating
surgeon and carefully stay on track...