I am one month postoperative breast augmentation, everything was great, my wound healed nicely but when I washing my scar with soap and water to put my cream I noticed this, can you please tell me what is this and if its normal or what? Thanks for your help
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Thank you for your question. Even though it is a rare occurrence, you may have developed a capsular contracture. I would recommend you see your surgeon or seek another board certified plastic surgeon to perform a physical examination and possibly an ultrasound of the breast. You may need a...
The risk of metal jewelry is that the electrical current from the cautery travels through the body to the piercing rather than to the cautery pad, resulting in a burn. It is always preferable to have it removed. Sometimes patients can not get jewelry out and nurses will place tape over it. I...
Basically, the sounds and sensations you are experiencing following surgery is from some fluid in the pocket around the implant. This fluid usually resolves in the first few weeks, however, this may take longer for some. I usually recommend my patients to continue a well supportive bra and...
