I'm 9 days post op. I thought my recovery was going great. The pain was totally managable, and i was off my pain meds by like day 4. Other than back pain and mild discomfort, i figured it'd be okay to LEAVE my house. But i cant WALK anywhere for more than 5 mins. My nipples brush against the bra and start to BURN LIKE CRAZY. and once they start, they dont stop. i have to go back to bed, take of my bra and let them recover for a while. its getting so painful and ridicalous :( what can i do?
February 7, 2016
Answer: Nipple sensitivity after augmentation Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery! I am sorry to hear of your nipple sensitivity after augmentation. The nerves of the skin are stretched as a result of swelling and the increased volume of the implants causing irritation and a number of different nipple and breast skin sensations including increased/decreased sensitivity or a burning/electrical feeling. These normally resolve spontaneously given enough time. You may wish to apply a tight covering over your nipples that prevents rubbing or some cool compresses. Hang in there, you should see steady improvement daily.
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February 7, 2016
Answer: Nipple sensitivity after augmentation Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery! I am sorry to hear of your nipple sensitivity after augmentation. The nerves of the skin are stretched as a result of swelling and the increased volume of the implants causing irritation and a number of different nipple and breast skin sensations including increased/decreased sensitivity or a burning/electrical feeling. These normally resolve spontaneously given enough time. You may wish to apply a tight covering over your nipples that prevents rubbing or some cool compresses. Hang in there, you should see steady improvement daily.
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Answer: Nipple sensitivity Thank you for the question. What you are describing is not uncommon and this is generally due to the stretching of you nerves. You are still fresh from surgery so this should get better in time but it would be best to follow up with your board-certified plastic surgeon and follow his/her recommendations to handle your discomfort. Best of luck, Dr. Michael Omidi.
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Answer: Nipple sensitivity Thank you for the question. What you are describing is not uncommon and this is generally due to the stretching of you nerves. You are still fresh from surgery so this should get better in time but it would be best to follow up with your board-certified plastic surgeon and follow his/her recommendations to handle your discomfort. Best of luck, Dr. Michael Omidi.
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