6 days post op panic

[stephan82]

Dear all,
I am 6 days post op and am trying to be patient and not to panic, but after taking off my vest yesterday for the first time I am a little afraid of how my chest looks like.

I was already very red and blue after the op from what I glanced, but it looks like there is still way too much fat left and also I am a bit concerned about the dark red parts. Should I massage them or put a warm compresse on it or something similar?

I have attached a photo, maybe you could give feedback if this looks normal or ifI need to do something here.

[stephan82]

Anybody who can give me some hints (especially regarding the dark red parts)?

[LWS]

This is a pretty intense picture. A pre-op picture would be interesting to see, it seems that your surgeon did not do the excision via the nipple..

I would Suggest you post in the "Ask A Doctor" section.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

The photo is distorted.  We really need a true frontal view and both sides.

Bruising can be all colors of the rainbow -- red, purple, green, gray, yellow, etc.  That is not worrisome at all -- it will disappear in time.

What is of more concern is whether you have asymmetric swelling, which may indicate a fluid/blood collection, which should be brought to your surgeon's attention.

Dr Jacobs