I have a thick scab over my right nipple due to necrosis. I had bl with implant done in Colombia on Oct 29, 2013, my right nipple turned black (necrotic) and now 1 month after the surgery I still have a thick scab over. Is it better lo leave the scar alone (and dry) or try to make it fall? I read on Google that a good way to loosen it up was to apply a water base paste of baking soda and it did soften the scab but the sides now look gooey and the skin underneath is very red/pink. I want to speed healing, I am desperate!!!
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Creams and herbs will not work, save your money.Not many good choices to have larger implants without surgery. You can research and try "BRAVA" suction device, or gain weight (not advised). Hormone pills such as Birth Control Pills in many cases will result in a modest increase but is not...
Thank you for your question. You should call your PS and see what they think. If you are not running a fever you should be okay. The Plastic Surgeon may suggest you see your Primary Care Physician. I hope this helps and best of luck!
There are a number of possibilities. With a circular incision, the lymphatic drainage of the skin is interrupted, and prolonged swelling is not at all uncommon. Another possibility is that there was too much skin left with the areola, and that is why ig seems puffy. If the former (the more...