Author Topic: 3 months post-op, left side bigger than right  (Read 3534 times)

Offline frodo

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I'm one week short of 3 months post-op... while my right side is fine, my left side still sticks out more (although less than before surgery)... I still wouldnt be confident enough to take my shirt off in public with it looking this way though.

It still feels sore when I raise my arms above my head, for example, so is there a chance it will go down, or will I need to go for a revision? Will dieting or losing weight help?

Offline wolfman

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its difficult to say, it can go down and it may not. it could be fluid in there. it can be dry blood that makes it big. wait a couple of months and see if it goes down and if it doesnt go see your ps and let he check it out.
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Offline braveboy

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hey,bro i here you i'm 7.5 weeks post op and my left side is noticeablely larger than my right.To add to that i have a crease running along my bottom right nipple.

Offline Mr_Nip

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To answer your questions,
Dieting and losing weight will help your overall health, but not your swelling.
A compression shirt and massaging might help. 
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Offline frodo

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I stopped wearing the compression vest at 8 weeks. I dont know if this is swelling or not, as I understand, swelling feels pretty hard, but this doesnt seem hard at all...

Offline braveboy

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my crease was there right after surgery and then it disappeared and now it reappeared.I loose skin i was told should not be a factor but i'm starting to second guess that beause when i pull the kin tight it disappears.


 

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