I had breast augmentation 2 years ago and believe I have a neuroma or trapped nerve in scar tissue in left breast. I had pain immediately following surgery and now it is almost constant tingling/burning/itching. Have seen doctor many times and assures that no capsular contracture or anything obvious. Was prescribed antihistamines. Nothing works. Will a neuroma get better over time or will I need resurgery to remove scar tissue?
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At 6 weeks, you are about 35 percent settled, shaped, softened, dropped and fluffed. "Drop and fluff" refers to the fact that as the skin stretches and the muscles relax, the implants move down and out slowly – about 1 percent a day. It’ll be about six weeks before they even begin to settl...
It can take several months for all the swelling and differences to even out after a breast augmentation. You should see your surgeon and discuss and have them examine you to make sure there is not a fluid or blood collection but if it is normal swelling it can take 2-3 months for things to...
Thank you for your question! Yes, it is ok to take Zithromax 10 days after surgery. However, I recommend discussing specific questions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!