I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time. I used to be a D and now I'm a lot larger than that. They put 555cc saline "gummy bear" implants in. Can someone tell me what the straight size I will be once the swelling goes down? The surgery was 7 weeks ago a dim worried that I'm very large.
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There is a syndrome called red breast syndrome. Infection is also a risk. The best thing you can do is see the doctor. Do not do any treatments outside of those directed by your doctor.
Hello! Thank you for your question. The photo appears ominous for mastectomy flap necrosis. I would follow-up closely with your surgeon as the need for surgical intervention may be needed with necrotic tissue. Best wishes.
You have full thickness skin loss that requires attention. Depending on the skin laxity, it can be excised and closed, debrided and skin grafted, or a latissimus flap reconstruction. Sometimes it can be observed and see how it heals, but this risks infection, implant exposure and poor scarring.