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Title: Post op-weird shape
Post by: Jared on September 24, 2017, 07:03:53 AM
Post by: Jared on September 24, 2017, 07:03:53 AM
Hey everyone,
I've had top surgery about 2 weeks ago and especially in the last few days I noticed one side is a bit bigger. I heard it's not unusual, but the shape is a bit weird to me. The surgeon said he could fix it some months later if it stays like this. I'm going back next friday to get the stitches out I guess I'll just have to wait until that to see what's next.
I just wanted to ask if someone else had this or similar? I'm worrying over it growing back which I know is ridiculous XD I'll try to attach a pic. My phone doesn't want me to.
I've had top surgery about 2 weeks ago and especially in the last few days I noticed one side is a bit bigger. I heard it's not unusual, but the shape is a bit weird to me. The surgeon said he could fix it some months later if it stays like this. I'm going back next friday to get the stitches out I guess I'll just have to wait until that to see what's next.
I just wanted to ask if someone else had this or similar? I'm worrying over it growing back which I know is ridiculous XD I'll try to attach a pic. My phone doesn't want me to.
Title: Re: Post op-weird shape
Post by: TransAm on September 29, 2017, 06:57:34 PM
Post by: TransAm on September 29, 2017, 06:57:34 PM
My left side was just slightly larger than my right immediately after surgery and there were also some wrinkles/folds on the areas in the middle of my chest. I was told that it was most likely swelling and that it would subside.
It did but it took a little over a year. Now, at two years out, the wrinkles have smoothed and the size discrepancy has fully evened out.
Usually, after surgery, there are going to be size discrepancies from fluid retention/flesh trauma/swelling/etc. and only major discrepancies are a concern (like if your left side was huge, it could be a hematoma).
If a long time has passed and you're still noticing more tissue on one side it could be that your surgeon unevenly removed tissue. A revision (which is usually covered) will be in order if that's the case.
It did but it took a little over a year. Now, at two years out, the wrinkles have smoothed and the size discrepancy has fully evened out.
Usually, after surgery, there are going to be size discrepancies from fluid retention/flesh trauma/swelling/etc. and only major discrepancies are a concern (like if your left side was huge, it could be a hematoma).
If a long time has passed and you're still noticing more tissue on one side it could be that your surgeon unevenly removed tissue. A revision (which is usually covered) will be in order if that's the case.
Title: Re: Post op-weird shape
Post by: Jared on October 01, 2017, 04:10:36 AM
Post by: Jared on October 01, 2017, 04:10:36 AM
The difference isn't that much, my main concern is that under my nipples there's too much tissue left on both sides. I suck at describing stuff, sorry.
My chest looked like someone punched them in the middle, it's still a bit like that but it's evening out slowly. The surgeon said after 3 months he'll remove those fat tissues and puts some under my nipples.
Thank you for the answer, can I ask you how long did you have to wear that compression thing? (my english just gets worse and worse :')
My chest looked like someone punched them in the middle, it's still a bit like that but it's evening out slowly. The surgeon said after 3 months he'll remove those fat tissues and puts some under my nipples.
Thank you for the answer, can I ask you how long did you have to wear that compression thing? (my english just gets worse and worse :')