I had my BA on Monday 12/11. I got under the muscle and incision under my breast. For the last 2 days I have been having a burning/stinging feeling at one of my incision sites. It occurs when I get up or move in a certain way. I called my PS office they said it is just nerves but I’m still concerned. There is no swelling/redness/heat but I can see some old blood under the steri stripes.
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Answer: Is a burning feeling near incision normal?
Movement of fluid or air within the breast pocket at 2 days after breast augmentation is certainly possible. However, I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon to be sure there is nothing concerning going on. Good communication between patient and surgeon both before and afte...
There is no clinical evidence linking hemorrhoids to capsular contracture. If you are having symptoms from your hemorrhoids, I would recommend getting them evaluated and treated by a general surgeon or colorectal surgeon. I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon to discuss you...
Thank you for your question. From your picture, it seems as if your scars are healing nicely. It does take up to a year for incisions to completely heal, so the feeling you’re describing is not unusual. If you are unsure about it, I recommend that you talk with your own board certified plastic s...