I am 10dpo following mastopexy and augmentation surgery. I had implants before but have had them replaced and a mastopexy done. I am struggling to get the full range of motion in my left arm/shoulder when I try to raise my left arm up I have a tightening pain in the muscle around my armpit. My right arm is fine I can move that one very well in all directions. Is this normal? I am having my stitches removed in 5 days so will talk to my surgeon then anyway...
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It appears your have breast ptosis (sagging) and a mild degree of a narrow breast base (although I would need to formally examine you to confirm this). I concur with my colleagues here, please continue to lose weight as you plan. Once your weight has stablized, then I think it would be OK fo...
Thank you for asking about your breast augmentation recovery.Scar treatment will not lead to faster healing.The purpose is to prevent thick scars.Most women don't need any scar treatment - they get flat, fine scars naturally.I recommend using paper tape over the scar for six weeks for support....
There is no scientific research proving this that I am aware of, unless the pump damages your tissues so much that a scar results. But that damage would probably be quite painful and something that you'd feel.