I am considering having both procedures at the same time but am concerned with recovery in regards to having to lay on my back for the breast reduction recovery. Will that make swelling worse on my back? Or in any other way impede that recovery? I am already very nervous to have "any" procedure done and thinking about recovering from two affecting front and back makes me worry. I assume I will have to wear a compression garment for both?
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March 27, 2018
Answer: Bodytite works great with breast reductions
It is common for the breast reduction incisions to separate like this. In most cases, washing the open wounds with soap and water daily and covering them with a non-stick dressing such as adaptic or Vaseline gauze is all that is needed. If there is excess drainage and/or redness around the open...
Very, very common. In fact, normal but it is very aggravating and painful. I advise you to begin a desensitization program where you touch the sensitive areas with 6 objects of differing tactile stimulus. For example, break a cotton swab in two and use the pointy part to gently...