Gynecomastia Support Forum
Surgery => Post Surgery and Healing After Surgery => Topic started by: wave on January 17, 2010, 06:45:52 PM
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Im about a month post opt. I have some stubborn swelling left. I know the doc said be patient, but do any of yall know if a heat pad can be used for swelling? I know heat brings blood to the surface. Any input will be helpful. Thanks
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Would definitely not use a heating pad. After surgery, you have diminished feeling in the skin -- and if you used a heating pad, you might not feel a burn injury in the making! Also, heat can be used at the beginning of an injury -- but not at this time. Actually, neither heat nor cold will much affect the swelling that you have now. I would strongly recommend continuing to wear a snug compression garment -- that will do the best job on your swelling.
Dr Jacobs