I had drain tubes placed, stayed overnight in hospital and had them removed the next day before discharge. At 2 week recheck I was still having a small amount of drainage from the left side, but was told everything looks fine. I mentioned an uncomfortable popping feeling on my left side that feels like a rib is popping out of place when I walk. The doctor I saw said “oh, that’s too bad” and otherwise blew it off. What is the popping and should I get it checked again with different doctor?
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The cause of the burning sensation is most probably the nerves severed during surgery. Hypersensitivity is common when nerves are regenerating, and this might be your case. The best course of action would be to consult directly with the board certified plastic surgeon who did your surgery as...
I think that the chance of your breast tissue regrowing with out significant weight gain is low. So to get more volume you might actually need to have a breast augmentation with possible tightening of your mastopexy around the implant.
Good luck,
Dr. T
It is not unusual to develop rashes after surgery but at this stage you need to see your PS or a dermatologist for advice regarding the use of steroid cream.
