1 week Post Op Breast lift surgery. I have really dark purple bruising on my left chest versus my right. How long will it last?

No, you're fine, if your surgeon who knows your entire medical history agrees.  The use of advil (ibuprofen), while not desirable, will not increase your risk of bleeding in the time frame you describe.  Platelet function returns to normal 24 hours after taking ibuprofen.  This does not app...

Given your history of a small area that is persistently draining a small amount, you may have a “spitting suture” at this area. There are no signs of infection evident from the photos provided. Usually if a suture spits from an incision, it is self limited and resolves in time without fur...

After reviewing your photos and with  the time frame of 3 weeks after surgery I would recommend that you have a debridement of the devitalized tissue sooner rather than later.  It is my experience that after a certain amount of time the devitalized tissue can act as a starting point for a w...

Hello rsam123, Thanks for sharing your experience after surgery. It's not uncommon to have asymmetric bruising and firmness after breast reduction surgery. After all, the breasts are not identical twins. Often, plastic surgeons find that the anatomy of the breasts is subtly different. This can...

Thanks for the question. After 4-6 weeks your operation area is totally healed and yes you can do weightlifting and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

Thanks for the question. After 4-6 weeks your operation area is totally healed and yes you can do exercising and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.