I'm almost 4 weeks post op breast lift/aug. From pictures I've seen, these look like spitting stitches but a lot of them. I have knots under the skin along incision and I can feel something that feels like a thick string connecting the knots. Is this really bad?What's going on??? Also my breast are still very sore.
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I’m sorry to hear about the loose skin that you’ve been left with, despite experiencing the positive benefits of your recent weight loss. To tighten up loose skin, a breast lift, tummy tuck and arm lift would all help. Unfortunately, these would most likely not be covered by OHIP because the...
Dear Dnic6,
To have some fluid around the implant initially is normal due to inflammation. However, if it becomes excessive it could be what is called a seroma and actually start forcing its way out of the incision. This is more common with a textured implant than a smooth-surfaced implant....
I usually recommend that women rest and avoid physical activity for the first 4 days after breast augmentation. As you begin to heal, you should be able to resume strenuous physical exercise at 14 to 18 days post-op. Pushing a stroller with a child or cart full of groceries after 2 or 3 weeks...
