I developed a stomach rash and extreme itching from my waist up. My doc thinks I may be allergic to the tape they had on me to close the incisions so he removed the tape, gave me a cortisone shot and 5 days of prednisone.. The incisions look botched to me and the veins are just horrifying. Is this normal? It’s freaking me out and I can’t see my doctor again for 2 days.
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Answer: Scars after Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy
Along with your post-op photos, there would be a huge improvement. Yes, you are not perfect but when you go under the muscle, having the animation and distortion you see with arms up is normal. You are at the point where you should have been able to critique your outcome with your surgeon so t...
Hi hotpink129,
Thank you for your question and photos. It is not unusual to experience some bruising, redness and itching on the incision site after breast augmentation surgery. Also, tightness may also be experienced as the tissues around the implants are still swollen following the surgery....
Hi SJ1192,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process at 2 months post op.
You will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your...