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Mikec1294

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Good morning!

I had my surgery in Toronto 3 weeks ago and am extremely happy with my results.

Yesterday is the day I was advised to take off the compression vest, but I still kept it on at night.

My question is, under the skin I can feel hard tissue in some areas. Is this "swelling" or is this scar tissue....and does all scar tissue need to be treated with a needle or is it just part of the healing process and can go away with time.

I *THINK* the tissue is causing the appearance of a slight crater to be forming but I've read that it can sort it self out.

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It is an absolute normal part of the healing process to feel some very firm tissue a few weeks after surgery.  Please be patient, wear your compression garment and wait it out -- it will soften in time.

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Mikec1294

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It is an absolute normal part of the healing process to feel some very firm tissue a few weeks after surgery.  Please be patient, wear your compression garment and wait it out -- it will soften in time.

Dr JAcobs

Thanks! :)

That's what I read...Also can you prescribe me something for the shock I receive every time I take my shirt off / wear a light coloured t-shirt and don't see big puffy nipples? (haha kidding!)

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[/Also can you prescribe me something for the shock I receive every time I take my shirt off / wear a light coloured t-shirt and don't see big puffy nipples? quote]

Yes, I can prescribe something.  Just put a big sh*t-eating grin on your face and accept all those admiring stares with a straight face -- and just enjoy! 

Welcome to "the other side."

Dr Jacobs


 

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