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01-16-2008, 02:40 PM
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#1 | | all woman Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 49
Posts: 113
City: Northamptonshire | Nipple slow to heal after boob lift
Hi there
I had an arm lift and a boob lift with implants 4 weeks ago. All has healed nicely except a small pea sized area on my right nipple, the nurse at my doctors surgery says she does'nt think there is any infection. has any body else experienced problems healing ?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Gaynor
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01-17-2008, 09:33 PM
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#2 | | Plastic Surgeon
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 50
City: Houston State: Texas |
Hi. Sorry for youe problems. Are you a smoker or former smoker?
Areas that are slow to heal often suffer from low blood flow, and will close slowly on their own. Be sure and keep your PS updated and call if there are signs of redness or excess drainage.
Best wishes,
John LoMonaco, M.D., F.A.C.S. Houston, Texas www.DrLoMonaco.com www.BodyLiftHouston.com | |
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01-18-2008, 08:36 AM
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#3 | | all woman Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 49
Posts: 113
City: Northamptonshire | Seems a little better
Thankyou so much for replying Dr. It does seem a little better. And yes I was a smoker. I gave up about 4 years ago. Very interesting points you raise.
Gaynor
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01-18-2008, 09:04 AM
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#4 | | Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
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I am 10 months out from my reduction and lift. I didn't have anything like that. I did have my one side that was very tender a concern. I stayed on top of it with my Dr and now it is much better.
It wasn't an easy surgery at all for me. I have been doing well the past few months, however the past week or so my one breast has become VERY painful to the point that I almost took my pain meds in the middle of the night last night. Everything looks fine it just hurts really bad!
Has anyone had anything like that happen? I will call today and set up an appointment.
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01-18-2008, 10:58 AM
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#5 | | Plastic Surgeon
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 50
City: Houston State: Texas |
Smoking (nicotine more specifically) constricts the small blood vessels that are needed for healing and can result in serious healing problems after PS.
Most PS will not operate on active smokers,a nd even former smokers are still at some risk.
Nicotine in any form (incl. the patch or gum) is still a problem for healing so be sure and check with your PS on this.
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