I’m 11 days post op and while slowly weening off Advil have noticed my breasts are feeling very sore, almost like a sunburnt feeling. Is this a normal sensation? I know they are still swollen as I can feel it but it hurts. They also seem firmer, which I’m guessing could be swelling?
December 1, 2018
Answer: Tender brasts after augmentation Eleven days after surgery, there is still a great deal of swelling present. The breasts will feel firm, and typically are still tender to touch . There may areas of the skin that exhibit unusal sensations, such burning, tingling, or numbness. All of these changes usually resovle within several months. In our practice , we have our patients begin massaging the breasts at one week postop, and feel this helps reduce the swelling and soreness. Antiinflammatories are also helpful. Ask your surgeon for guidlines on addressing the problem.
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December 1, 2018
Answer: Tender brasts after augmentation Eleven days after surgery, there is still a great deal of swelling present. The breasts will feel firm, and typically are still tender to touch . There may areas of the skin that exhibit unusal sensations, such burning, tingling, or numbness. All of these changes usually resovle within several months. In our practice , we have our patients begin massaging the breasts at one week postop, and feel this helps reduce the swelling and soreness. Antiinflammatories are also helpful. Ask your surgeon for guidlines on addressing the problem.
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December 1, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery Jasmino. I appreciate your concerns but way too early to worry. Your body needs time to heal and adapt to the implants. The skin and muscle over the implants must stretch a bit to allow the implants to settle into their final position. While your appearance will improve fairly quickly, don't expect to see your final result for at least 6 months after surgery. However, if you have a fever or the condition does not improve over the next several days, you should see your plastic surgeon. Good Luck!
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December 1, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery Jasmino. I appreciate your concerns but way too early to worry. Your body needs time to heal and adapt to the implants. The skin and muscle over the implants must stretch a bit to allow the implants to settle into their final position. While your appearance will improve fairly quickly, don't expect to see your final result for at least 6 months after surgery. However, if you have a fever or the condition does not improve over the next several days, you should see your plastic surgeon. Good Luck!
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