LOTS tissue removed I pricked both nips for 3 days PO to get Venus blood out. Day6 drains out & Dr said very happy with color but there are some superficial spots. Unnecessary research on here i have found the word Slough (form of necrosis) & Im scared to death again. Today is day 10 PO should i be treating these slough spots? Dr only has me using sil scar treatment and nip protector strips. My BF gets married in Greece in 4 wks, i dont want the bridesmaids to see my yellowsluglooking nipple.
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Thank you for your question. It is far too early to make any definitive statements about your final outcome. It usually takes about a year until all the elements settle and scars become stable. It sounds like you are doing FAR too much this early post op. You do not want sheer force across...
Major changes are not anticipated to occur. If you appreciate that this is something new or if concerning to you, you should see your surgeon sooner for a post-op visit to determine what may be happening. I could be nothing and a normal 'asymmetry' but bra use alone does not create contour i...
Actually, tumeric is one of natures most powerful anti-inflammatories. I highly recommend it, but not within two weeks before surgery and 5 days after surgery. It may cause problems with your clotting system. I'm not sure of this, however. Better see than sorry though.
The numeric that I...