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So I was "spitting" a stitch.

So the area under my right breast at the T junction refused to heal up. Stayed almost open and raw. Turns out that I had an internal dissolving stitch that refused to dissolve and was trying to work its way out. As soon as I realized it I popped into the office and Dr. Nicdao snipped it out. It has been a couple of days and it has closed up remarkably fast!!

2 weeks post op

Honestly I have not had a lot to say. Bruising has gone down significantly, more of the scabbing has come off. I feel pretty comfortable and swelling is coming down slowly but surely.

Stiches out!

So the stiches came out. I was afraid of having pain/sensitivity as I have read from others. I had none of that! Dr. Nicdao uses tiny stiches and I think that is why it was not painful.

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Dr. Joel G Nicdao
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Dr. Nicdao is an excellent surgeon tailoring his procedures to your specific circumstances. He has worked extensively with expats and foreigners traveling to the Philippines for surgery and a little relaxation at some of the finest beaches in the world. He thoroughly explains everything gives you all of the options and tells you what he feels is best. He is quite affordable from a western perspective! You can stay in their surgical facility with a dedicated nurse. Dr. Nicdao will listen to what you want and will follow through!