I am asking because I am having a breast reduction in 10 days. I was told the procedure would not interfere with the surgery, but I am concerned about the swelling/lumps. It does seem to be slowing reducing and only a little tender to pressure, but I would like to speed it up. Do I still ice, or switch to heat, massage, etc. I am not supposed to take ibuprofen since I am having surgery. Is there something else that is safe? Thanks!
July 22, 2018
Answer: Miradry swelling and breast reduction It is normal to swelling and lumpiness after Miradry. At 5 days there is not much to do about the swelling and lumpiness except wait on it to resolve, which it will. As long as it is not cellulitis which I doubt that it is, it should not affect your upcoming operation.Jeffrey Thaxton, MD FACSCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 22, 2018
Answer: Miradry swelling and breast reduction It is normal to swelling and lumpiness after Miradry. At 5 days there is not much to do about the swelling and lumpiness except wait on it to resolve, which it will. As long as it is not cellulitis which I doubt that it is, it should not affect your upcoming operation.Jeffrey Thaxton, MD FACSCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Miradry Hello,Thank you for your question. I would return to the provider to make sure that there is not an infection, cellulitis would be concerning and could cause a delay in surgery. Post residual swelling and side effects such as banding and nodules can last for a whole month after the procedure and should subside with massage. Please advise your surgeon you had this procedure done prior to going through with your breast reduction surgery. Best of luck to you.
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July 10, 2018
Answer: Miradry Hello,Thank you for your question. I would return to the provider to make sure that there is not an infection, cellulitis would be concerning and could cause a delay in surgery. Post residual swelling and side effects such as banding and nodules can last for a whole month after the procedure and should subside with massage. Please advise your surgeon you had this procedure done prior to going through with your breast reduction surgery. Best of luck to you.
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