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Dear DenieDV,heating pads can increase vasodilation of blood vessels and increased blood flow. Every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
You can certainly use a heating pad but must make sure it will not burn you since your skin sensation may not be normal... and that you won't fall asleep with it on as it could lead to burns. So yes you can, but be careful about it.
Hello and thank you for your question.For my patients, I do not recommend using a heating pad on the breast area after breast augmentation. The temporary relief can cause unseen damage. Many times, burning under the skin can occur, without visibly seeing the signs at first. I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon regarding your question. I hope this helps.Dr. Bahram Ghaderi
Thank you for your question. Your breast implants appear to be rather high, which is completely normal at only 3 days post-op. You are still very early in your healing process. It can take several weeks for the implants to settle and each implant often settles at different rates. The appearance...
Dear VP,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. When picking an implant size, it is not just about the number, but also about your chest wall size and dimensions. While 600 cc's may be large on many patients, that may not be the case for you, if your body shape requires that size of...
Hi Lizabeth601, I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain following your surgery. It is not uncommon to experience pain a few weeks after breast augmentation surgery. However, it would be best that you visit your plastic surgeon for proper assessment and intervention to lessen your...