I had breast implants and a lift done 7 days ago. Saw my PS today. He was a little worried at the color but said they still felt warm. Didn't want to remove the tape just yet. I thought it was just dried blood that had turned black since it is black in other places on the bandage. He wants to see me back next week. Any ideas? I am now scared I am losing my nipples.
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Online consultants cannot diagnose a problem from a photo. At 6 months post op it is unusual to experience redness and itching. Contact your surgeon for an in person examination.
Thank you for the photo's and questions. When do you see your PS next? I would call and get an appointment soon , it looks like he or she needs to debride (remove the dead,black scab)the wounds and allow fresh tissue to granulate and heal the edges. Shooting pains are normal due to nerves reg...
Thank you for the question. There will be no "universal" answer; how large of a breast implant can be utilized during breast augmentation/lifting surgery is a decision that needs to be individualized depending on the patient's specific circumstances (anatomy and goals).
Generally speaking, p...