I have been asked to do a 11 hour flight. Last time I was generally unwell - muscle pain, nausea, head aches, fatigue - after the outbound journey, then much worse for 4weeks after my return. Could my silastic implants have been affected by cabin pressure? Thank you
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Your plastic surgeon should have given you post operative instructions during your consultation or prior to surgery. If not, you should schedule a follow up appointment to address your concerns. It generally takes 6-8 weeks of healing before one can be released to return to unrestricted activity...
You may be developing a capsular contracture, but this is not a cause for concern unless it becomes bad enough to give you problems. Everyone develops a capsule around the implant (grade 1). In some patients the capsule may become thick and contract resulting in a feeling of tightness. You may...
Yes, it is possible that you loosened a suture or perhaps scar tissue. It is difficult to say especially since I did not perform your surgery. Best to review with your surgeon.
