Hi there. Thanks in advance for any help. I am 2 weeks post op, from a 34G/H, now hopefully a small 34C. have two concerns: 1. The black color on my nipples? Especially the right one, really dark. 2. Today my lower left breast had some irritation, and slight dark discoloration toward the bottom. The side toward my armpit is especially sore, tender, and firm in comparison to the other breast. I’m 2 days from my period so I wanna hope it’s hormones but why only one breast?
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Thank you for your question. The liposuction to your back may cause you some discomfort in this area, but not to the extent that you will not be able to lay on your back. Many patients will have liposuction combined with breast reduction surgery. The swelling will be worse, but...
It is common for the breast reduction incisions to separate like this. In most cases, washing the open wounds with soap and water daily and covering them with a non-stick dressing such as adaptic or Vaseline gauze is all that is needed. If there is excess drainage and/or redness around the open...
Very, very common. In fact, normal but it is very aggravating and painful. I advise you to begin a desensitization program where you touch the sensitive areas with 6 objects of differing tactile stimulus. For example, break a cotton swab in two and use the pointy part to gently...