I am 3 weeks post breast lift, and believe I am having a reaction to the stitches. At 2 weeks, my incisions started filling up with fluid and redness around the incision. In some spots it feels like there is space/void. I am on antibiotics and antihistamines and my PS nurse trimmed some splitting surges. Will this resolve with time or will I need to intervene sooner and remove some stitches under this fluid? I am meeting with my surgeon regularly, I am just wondering what others have seen.
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Lifting the fold can be tried, but it is not always successful with reductions. Some breasts naturally sit low on the chest and the base cannot be moved.
Hello and thank you for your question. I agree that you would need a full lift to get your breasts to sit in a better position. In my clinic, I typically separate the surgeries and do a lift first, let you heal for at least 3 months, and then make the decision to place implants or not. Although...
