My wound is still continuing to worsen. It has slowed down but still getting larger. I visited my ps yesterday and he still has no idea what is wrong with me. He said it could possible be shingles since I had chicken pox as a child. He has stopped the bactroban use and started me on acedic acid use twice a day and prescribed Valtrex for shingles. Is this even possible? I thought shingles were blisters. I don't have blisters, I just have absolutely NO SKIN at all. Thoughts??
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September 21, 2013
Answer: Could This Be a Case of Shingles Post Breast Reduction?
Back and neck pain from enlarged breasts is common and not a diagnostic mystery. Further testing is not helpful and in fact wasteful. Your Orthopedic surgeon made the correct diagnosis and referral. The problem lies with the arbitrary requirements placed on patients by insurance...
At size 36 or 38 DDD each 200 grams of tissue is 1 cup size change. If 700 grams were removed, you would go down 3 ½ cup sizes to a size B. However, this may look inappropriate on your frame. The goal of breast reduction is to maintain attractive breasts while eliminating ...
Buried sutures which are intended to dissolve sometimes works her way through the skin before breakdown is complete. This can cause a very small wound. Bring this to the attention of your surgeon.
