Please Help Me. <3 days post operation>

[Once4all]

Guys, hello to every one.

This is my day 3 post operation. Lipo (with drains below my armpits/shoulder) + gland removal are done to me making a semi-circular excision below the nipple.

Result: Flat chest, right nipple flat, left nipple currently slightly dented inside. 

Concern: I feel like heavy pain now near my drains. Also around the nipples its looks dark and I cannot dare touch that area as its too painful.

I am really not bothered about how they look immediately or concerned about slight puffiness that might come. I want the pain to subside completely.

When will be a realistic time by when the pain at the drains and the chest area go away. Please help me guys.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Difficult to predict when pain will subside.  It depends upon what was done during surgery.  The presence of drains is also uncomfortable.  And finally, everyone has a different threshold for pain.

One thing is for sure:  some of the discomfort will subside once the drains are removed.  As to the rest of the pain, best to discuss with your surgeon -- he knows what was done during surgery and is in the best position to give you an idea about the subsidence of pain.

Dr Jacobs