I am 3 weeks post op bbl. I have only gotten 5 massages since my procedure. After I realized I have a open burn or something of the sort on my back, since then I've been afraid of getting an infection if I apply any kind of cream over my open wound. I have only been applying Neosporin to it. But my back is hard and I want to continue with massages. What can I use? Any suggestions?
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You are very early in the recovery phase, and likely very swollen. You have to give it time to settle down first. A good majority of the swelling will subside in the first 6-8 weeks.
Always listen to the advice of your specific surgeon who knows the specifics of your individual case. For my patients following surgery, they are placed in a compression garment to assist with swelling; this garment needs to be worn for four to six weeks, depending on their rate of healing and ...
Thank you for your questions. There is no standard in recovery for procedures such as this so you really need to ask your surgeon about his or her preferences with activity in the post-op period. In my practice, I allow patients back to normal activity within just a few days but reserve ...
