Hi! I have a small abrasion to the right of my arreola that I don't believe should be there. I was told it was from the steri-strips but it seems too far away from my arreola to be caused by that. It looks to me like the tool that does the cauterizing touched my skin. I want to ask my doctor again but don't want to be out of line in my assumption.
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Hello michiganbev,
This sounds like a stretch in the implant capsule, and likely some tearing of the pectoralis muscle fibers causing pain (assuming your implants are below the muscle). Usually patients will feel this pain along the outside lower border of the breast where the leading...
Thank you for your question. You must remove all piercings and makeup and nail polish and acrylic nails and other items which are placed on your body. This is for your safety and is a state requirement in most states. If your piercings are not fresh it is most...
Dear miss mum, I would check with your surgeon before trimming anything. When a patient has an issue like your's, we sometimes allow them to trim it themselves but always prefer that they check with us first. Good luck!
