Hi I'm concerned over an area under my right breast that turned black. Is it dead skin? Why did it happen? What could I do to prevent it? Is it something I should be worried about? I am 12 days post op since my breast lift with an anchor lift.
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Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
In the absence of acute changes in breast volume, pains, or skin issues. Massage can be started anytime after your procedure so don't fret about missing the boat. Breasts will soften. Numbness will improve in suctioned areas. And not all doctors use lymphatic massage and that is strictly by ...
You should be fine to resume your protein shakes and collagen whenever you prefer following your surgery. As far as being active, I recommend that all my patients keep their heart rate under 100 and not lift more than 10 pounds for at least 3 weeks following surgery. Just because you are not fe...