I had my ba 7 days ago and I am released to shower today. My doctor put me in a compression bra during my follow up and told me to remove the gauze and yellow tape over my stitches before I shower. I am reading a lot of places say not to remove the yellow tape. I just don't want to mess anything up. Please help!
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Answer: Should I remove the yellow tape on top of stitches? Breast augmentation
Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting a minimum of one month after your shoulder surgery before you have a breast enlargement. In addition I would get permission from your orthopedic surgery before you have a breast augmentation. During your consultation I like to find...
Have you tried sizers to see how you look? That’s a good way to see if you’ll like the result. An implant will not lose CCs when placed under the muscle. It may be flattened out at first, but with time, your tissues do relax and your implants will fluff out, assuming a more natural shape.You s...
Usually patients can shower if the incision is closed and healing. fresh wounds are epitheliazed after 24hours. most of our patients shower on the the 2nd day after surgery (no drains). being 2 weeks out of your surgery you should be fine, if your wound has been healing normally.but just ch...
