I am 8 days post opp with little swelling and hardly any bruising except around the incision. Should i cover the incisions? I get spray tans regularly, but understand why my surgeon would not want my skin discolored at my next appt, but am dying to get one for my birthday. I have surgical glue instead of steristrips if that helps!
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Thanks for your question. To be safe, I recommend that you remove all metal object from your body and replace metal piercings with plastic ones. Cautery is used during surgery to minimize bleeding. Metal objects are at risk to absorb some of the heat from cautery and thus burn the surrounding skin.
It is very normal for breasts to feel firm and tight during the post operative phase. It can take several weeks for the implants to settle and soften. Be patient with your result. I recommend my patients not use ice/heat but allow your body to heal naturally. If your plastic surgeon recommends...
Thanks for the question.In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant...
