I have a perpendicular line under my left breast leading from incision to my rib cage. It hurts when I lift my arm or press on it-especially when I am wearing a bra. I can feel it going up into my breast as well but it is most painful where I can feel it through my upper rib cage/lower chest cavity. The line is hard to see but I can feel it-it kind of feels like a thick vein. What could this be?
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If this does not improve by itself, it would be wise to see a dermatologist who typically knows more about medical skin conditions than the average plastic surgeon. We are always happy to see any and all patients. We offer online / telemedicine consultations for your convenience. (Btw, you have ...
Thank you for your question. Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, I advise my patients to not lift anything greater than 15 pounds for a full 4 weeks. Walking is permitted and encouraged. After 4 weeks recovery, my advice is to return to normal act...
The swelling starts to peak around the second day after surgery. It is normal for your breasts to feel tight and stiff. It is also not uncommon for the breasts have different reactions on each side. But the feeling and the sound you describe might need special attention. It might be seroma...