2 Weeks After Breast Aug, One Breast Is Healing Much Slower than the Other, Should I be Worried?

March 28, 2012
Asked By:GCB in New York, NY

Im 17 days post op. Bruising only developed at 10 days post op on my right breast. Had quite a bit of bleeding on incision site (gone through 9 adhesive pads in 2 days). Both PS and nurse said bruising n bleeding are ok. But my right breast is healing much slower. It barely dropped while my left breast appears "healed". Could it be CC or just healing slow due to swelling n bruising? How can I tell? I didn't really message them, is it too late to do it now? I'm so worried and scared, Pls help

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March 31, 2012

Answer: Breasts often heal at different rates

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 31, 2012

Answer: Breasts often heal at different rates

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Recovery After Breast Augmentation

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Answer: Recovery After Breast Augmentation

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March 30, 2012

Answer: Differential healing

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2012

Answer: Differential healing

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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