I went out of state for my breast lift and 450cc implants. I think everything looks and feels normal so far. But when should I remove the gauges and tape? I think the doctor said remove bandages from nipples after 5 days and remove bandages from "anchor" incisions after 10 days, but what if they're not ready to just be opened? And if they are do I just continue to wear the sports bra and do nothing else?
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September 27, 2016
Answer: Dressing removal following plastic surgery
Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. Unfortunately, as you mentioned these types of delayed healing problems are not uncommonly encountered, especially at the "T junctions" (related to blood supply and tension concerns). These wounds go on to heal through a p...
For a woman with asymmetric, droopy, deflated breasts, I proceed with bilateral breast augmentation, using the same size implants for each breast. I then lift the smaller breast, and then reduce and lift the larger breast to match the same...
Healing will go on for 2-3 months for the early period. There may be some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. Sensation will be abnormal. Scars will be changing.
The sutures will dissolve over the course of several weeks. This will in part depend upon the technique used...
