I am 4 weeks post op from breast reduction surgery. Week 1 was just stitches, week 2 liquid bandaid and steri strips, week 3 Bio Oil... The recommended Bio Oil caused issues, after 5 days I started itching, getting red, I could see pockets of fluid forming under my skin. I started having sores open up, and I've been dealing with the ever since. I am allergic to the Bio Oil it has the same ingredients as Baby Oil (mineral oil). So what can I use or should I wait till the wounds heal?
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Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You should call your insurer to see if they cover this procedure. If you have a high-deductible plan, it may cost the same to pay for the procedure out of pocket, as opposed to having your insurer cover it. Any treatment plan should be based on a...
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Congratulations on your successful surgery! With regard to breast reduction incision types, traditional patterns all rely on moving the nipple to a new position. If you are interested in one type of reduction over another, I suggest that you ...
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. I have not seen large breasts cause costochondritis, but it is possible that they could be contributing to your discomfort. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment p...