I am not able to take pain medication so I am trying to get through this with Tylenol and ice. Anyone else experience this? I have burning and soreness in the breast. I had drains for 1 week. Surgeon said he had to dissect some of the capsule from chest wall. Could this be why I am still hurting?
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I'm sorry you are having so many issues. It appears you have an infection. I recommend an examination by surgeon and discussion of possible interventions. Cultures may be done to help get more information to properly treat it.
It's not a simple answer I'm afraid, one has to judge on the invasiveness of another surgery to remove the silicone vs. the potential harm that the silicone may pose. As it's only been 5 days since the operation, the best approach would be to be patient until the swelling and inflammation has...
No, it is not typically necessary to perform a nipple graft with an explant and lift. I'm sorry that you have had this unfortunate result. If the nipple viability is in question the procedures can be staged in order to have less trauma to the breast and thus lower risk.
