It’s been a month since my breast reduction surgery. Three weeks into the surgery, I noticed fluid coming out on the under breast area. There seems to be a small opening and there was some bruising or discoloration around it as well. After seeing my PS, he said it’s fat necrosis and it will heal on it’s own. Although it’s gotten slightly better since my last appt, I’ve been worried about this and was wondering if there was anything I could do or take to quicken the healing process?
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Thank you for your question which is a common query. I check the incisions at two weeks post op and as long as the wounds have healed, I allow my patients to lift children as long as they are wearing a sports bra. If there is any unhealed areas I recommend not doing any lifting and...
Request a predetermination from OHIP to ensure that they cover breast reduction.Then see a board certified plastic surgeon (BCPS) to evaluate you. OHIP may try to deny you based upon a lot of things like weight, lack of enough tissue that should be removed, lack of symptoms, and lack of pre...
Dear makuchta 53,
Thank you for your question. I tell my patients they may drive 1-2 weeks after breast reduction surgery in most cases. However, you should absolutely under no circumstances drive while taking pain medications. It is best to consult with your operating surgeon about his...
