Most surgeons want you to be with someone for at least 24 hours after surgery. The two surgeons that I visited told me they do not provide a caregiver and that I have to find one on my own. I should not have to humiliate myself by going all over the countryside looking for a caregiver when this requires me to announce that I'm having breast surgery. Why are so many of them requiring this?
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Thank you for your question. You are just in the very early phases of healing. It will take a minimum of 3 months to really start to see your new, long-term shape. Breast reduction surgery is one of the most satisfying operations that plastic surgeons perform for patients. Be patient, and follow...
If you did not feel any pulling, notice any bleeding or see excess swelling, you are ok. It is good to see that you feel so well after your surgery but you might want to be a little more cautious. It usually takes about two weeks for everything to be fairly resistant to the wear and tear of...
Thank you for your question about your breast reduction and implant removal.I am so sorry this has happened.Your surgeon should instruct you on how to care for the nipples - Usually an ointment and gauze.One then has to wait to see how it heals.At times, the healing proves better than expected....
