My surgeon did a tram flap reconstruction on me. My stitches were removed Thursday and my belly button isn’t looking that good anymore. The breast itself keeps getting blisters. My doctor has had me putting bacitracin and yellow petroleum type bandage on the breast to keep it moist and help it heal. Also my middle finger and index along with my thumb have been numb since surgery. Is this something I should be concerned with. I had lymph nodes removed. My arm has been swollen since waking up.
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Dear vanessavelazquez,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel ...
The skin was closed in several layers over the implant in order to protect the implant and have the best healing. It's not uncommon for the absorbable sutures in the deeper layers of skin to get pushed to the surface before they're completely dissolved by the body. Occasionally...
You certainly appear to be having some sort of allergic reaction. Keep close contact with your plastic surgeon and things should clear up. Best wishes!