top surgery (peri-areolar) last May 28, 2015 30th of May my drains on the left side were clogged cause of clotted blood couldn't enter the bulb.June 1, 2015 had my drains were removed.Left side was not healing very well. I've been cleaning it up for 3 days already and it still has a lot of discharge (blood ) everyday. I even use sanitary napkins so it won't seep throught my bandage/ wraps .MY appointment is scheduled after 2 days cause i have to travel just to see my surgeon. PLEASE HELP
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If everything heals and progresses as expected, this should not be a problem. However, if you have breast augmentation under the muscle at the same time, you may want to wait 4-6 weeks before using crutches. If there are any unforeseen complications during the healing process, it may require...
Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the...
Yes, it’s normal for one breast to heal quicker than the other after a breast lift. The healing process can vary between the two sides due to factors like differences in blood flow, swelling, or how each side was operated on. It’s common for patients to notice differences in swelling, bru...
