Author Topic: 5 weeks post surgery,couple questions  (Read 2369 times)

Offline st23

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Had checkup with the doc,asked him about massaging the area and if it was necessary. He didn't seem to think so,but then again I really don't remember him even touching my chest. Would he be able to tell simply by checking it visually? I would guess not. How would I know if massage was needed? I may have gotten an inexperienced gyno doc. If so, I want to take the initiative.Also,my armpit area on one side seems swollen.Would this be normal at this stage? I'm 42 yrs old. I guess I might take longer to heal than a lot on this site. At times the chest still feels tender and sore. Any help would be appreciated.

Offline Miguel Delgado MD

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Message is good but not required.  the tissue will mature and soften withtimne naturally but the messaging will make the progress go faster.  Your choice.
Miguel A Delgado,MD,FACS
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Offline DrPensler

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Swelling at five weeks is expected to a degree.In an active individual I do not have a problem with message but it has limited impact,in someone who has poor mobility after surgery I think its useful.
Jay M. Pensler,M.D.
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Offline Litlriki

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If there are areas that are stubborn--remain swollen with a feeling of firmness compared to the surrounding area ("induration")--I think that massage is very useful to speed up resolution.  I also like my patients to massage the treated area to prevent the skin from scarring down to the underlying tissue, which can result in tethering.

Rick Silverman
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