I’m 4-5 weeks post op and my incision appears to be opening up on the edge. Should I be worried? Why is this happening? Is it possible the sports bra was rubbing my incision and irritating it?
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Dear JG503,bruising can occur after surgery. Capsular contracture happens. In fact, every implant has a capsule form around it, its just a certain percentage develop thick capsules. There is a lot we don't know about it actually. Some think that bacteria that gets on the implant during i...
Thank you for your question. Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, I do not typically prescribe muscle relaxants. Best of luck.
You are still early in your healing journey. allow your implants to drop to their natural position and they will change the shape of your breasts, they will be rounder and more natural looking. perhaps a binder would help in that direction