I just had my 7 day post op BA appt. today and my doctor said I don't need to wear them anymore. I was feeling fine with just the bra touching my incisions but after cooking dinner for my family and cleaning up, the incision area (especially under my R breast) is irritated and bothersome. I'm thinking the pads may help to ease the pain. Will they interfere with healing? Also, I noticed my R incision scar is raised while my L is not. My doc said I was healing just fine. Am I overreacting?
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November 1, 2015
Answer: Can I still wear the absorbent pads on my incisions after the steri strips are removed?
In general, massage won't cause an issue with breast implants. Many masseuses will have special breast "pillows" to offload pressure from the breasts during a massage and this can make it more comfortable. If an implant does have a small hole, even minimal pressure can turn that into a larger...
I have two Triple Crown bodybuilders in my cosmetic breast surgery practice. They started upper and lower body Smith machine workouts at six weeks with no problem. I did advise them to start light at first and allow two weeks to get back to their full weight workout. Since you're over two months...
I agree with your doctor. I tell my patients that three weeks after surgery, it’s OK for them to do aerobic activity (treadmill, stationary bike, etc.), running and lower-body weight training. Women are usually comfortable doing arm exercises (upper-body weights, swimming) s...
