Why is the skin on my breasts so extremely hypersensitive to touch?

The piercing should be removed for a couple weeks prior to surgery as it can be an infection risk as well, but blood supply should be okay unless it is some unusual type of piercing.   Never hurts to get a second opinion as well for your breast reduction.  Best wishes.

Congratulations on making it through the first stages of breast surgery and radiation therapy.  Luckily you are now in the easier part of things.  The risk of lymphedema is mostly limited to the side treated with radiation and lymph node dissection.  There is a theoretical...

At this stage of your post operative recovery you should not be experiencing significant pain or discomfort.  Nerves that are healing typically feel like a tingling sensation or itch.  Best to return to your surgeon for a review if you are concerned.

Thank you for your question. I advise all of my breast reduction patients to avoid sleeping on their stomach until the breast are fully healed. I recommend sleeping in a recliner or elevated in the bed or couch to help reduce swelling. You will want to avoid putting pressure on your wounds so...

Thank you for questionGeneral if you have "pus" there would be redness and/or irritation, your would have tenderness at the site, and possible fever, or an unpleasant door from the tapes.  These would be indications of an infection for which you should consult your plastic surgeon.  However, if...

Hello and thank you for your question Contact your insurance company to find out if this surgery is a covered benefit for you and what the criteria is. Schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!