I'm six weeks post op after my breast reduction and my sides, near the incision that runs under my arms, are super sore and swollen still. My PS did lipo my sides/back area in addition to the reduction. When will that swelling resolve? I still can't put my arms down without some discomfort.
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Hello,Another study was just published in the most recent issue of the the Aesthetic Surgery Journal about the lack of efficacy of vitamin E on scar appearance. You should stop. As for silicone gel, it does help with scar redness, but right now your scars need mechanical support more than an...
You have what is known as a pneumothorax which is treated with a chest tube. You will have a scar where the tube exits the skin but should have no other permanent problems with your lung.