Im 5days postop, so I still have a lot of healing to do. Just wondering if its normal for nipples to heal at different rates. My R nipple (dominant side) looks to be healing fairly normal. There is some dry skin, but no swelling&starting today Ive had waves of tingling feeling (but still numb). My L nipple is slightly darker in color, swollen&numb with no waves of tingles. I’ve contacted my surgeon & he said he is not worried, but it is always nice to hear from other professionals.
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Dear marriedtoyou,
breast lift will remove loose skin and improve stretch marks. My preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the...
This appears to be a dissolvable stitch. However, I would recommend discussing with your plastic surgeon that performed your surgery. He/she can advise you on whether to come in for management of this stitch or whether to have you trim at the skin surface yourself.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD
Dear jj87562,
the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). It would be the best to visit or call plastic surgery offices and ask for a price.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic...
