I had a breast lift, augmentation, and lipo to flanks, upper/lower abdomen. It's 2 days post op. Bruised n sore, slight nausea n dizziness. The issue is my boobs are hard! My question is Will my breasts soften up? Also will the numbness go away? I heard about massaging breasts to help with recovery but dr didn't mention anything. Perhaps he'll mention it at our 1 week checkup? He didn't mention anything about lymphatic massage for lipo either. Is lymphatic massage due to dr preference?
August 21, 2017
Answer: Post op questions In our practice, we go over what to expect, activity, restrictions, medications etc... at a pre-op visit which takes place 2 weeks prior to your procedure. If that was not the case with you, I suggest writing down all your questions and discussing them with your surgeon at your next visit. That is if they can wait, if they can't I'm sure the surgeon has experienced staff that can answer them over the phone if need be.Short answer: 2 days post op, yes your breasts will be firm, yes there will be some bruising and swelling and tenderness. Some numbness may be permanent. Your surgeon will/should give you post op instructions regarding any massaging of the breasts. Lymphatic massage is helpful but necessarily crucial.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Post op questions In our practice, we go over what to expect, activity, restrictions, medications etc... at a pre-op visit which takes place 2 weeks prior to your procedure. If that was not the case with you, I suggest writing down all your questions and discussing them with your surgeon at your next visit. That is if they can wait, if they can't I'm sure the surgeon has experienced staff that can answer them over the phone if need be.Short answer: 2 days post op, yes your breasts will be firm, yes there will be some bruising and swelling and tenderness. Some numbness may be permanent. Your surgeon will/should give you post op instructions regarding any massaging of the breasts. Lymphatic massage is helpful but necessarily crucial.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Will my breasts soften up? You should have had all this information prior to your surgery. Yes, breasts are very firm after surgery and gradually get soft over 6-12 weeks. Numbness may or may not improve, only time will tell. Discuss all postop procedures with your surgeon.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Will my breasts soften up? You should have had all this information prior to your surgery. Yes, breasts are very firm after surgery and gradually get soft over 6-12 weeks. Numbness may or may not improve, only time will tell. Discuss all postop procedures with your surgeon.
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