Breast Lift Expectations - Dr. Kris Reddy

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Breast Lift Expectations
Dr. Kris Reddy FACS, Board Certified Plastic
Surgeon and West Palm Beach Breast Lift expert,
advises that Breast Lift patients mentally
prepare themselves for the healing process.
Although Breast Lift ranks among the most
gratifying procedures, a patient should keep in
mind that healing is a lengthy procedure and that
patience must be maintained.
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Breast Lift with Breast Implants - Normal
Postoperative Signs and Symptoms Tightness and
Heaviness
Tightness in the chest region and stiffness
tingling, burning, or intermittent shooting pain
These are normal experiences as the skin,
muscles, and tissues stretch to accommodate your
implants, and as sensory nerves heal. Pain
medication and muscle relaxants taken
alternatively will help you cope with any
discomfort.
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A feeling of heaviness It is normal for your
chest to feel heavy as you adjust to your
implants. This will subside within 2-4 weeks
following surgery. A sloshing sound or sensation
This is the result of air and fluid that are
trapped in the breast pocket. This is perfectly
normal and will resolve itself within 2-4 weeks.
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Breast Lift with Breast Implants - Normal
Postoperative Signs and Symptoms Asymmetry and
Hypersensitivty
Assymetry The breasts usually look different and
feel differently. Breasts may look and feel quite
different from one another in the weeks and
months following the surgery. Although no two
breasts are ever totally symmetrical in nature or
following surgery, better symmetry can be
achieved by vigilant use of bra support and
breast massage.
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Hypersensitivity of nipples or lack of
sensitivity This is normal and will gradually
resolve over time. Permanent numbness of the
nipples is rare. Itchy feeling of the breast skin
can be relieved with topical benadryl.
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Breast LiftConditions to Report
While extremely rare, please report the following
to your board certified plastic surgeon if they
occur A high fever (Over 101 degrees), severe
nausea and vomiting, continued dizziness or
incoherent behavior, such as hallucinations.
Slight rise in temperature after surgery is very
common.
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A severely misshapen breast or excessive
bruising that is localized to Breast or Region of
the chest. Excessive bleeding or fluid seeping
through the incisions. Small amount of skin
bleeding is normal. Severe pain that is
localized to one breast or region of the chest
which cannot be controlled by your pain
medication.
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About Kris M. Reddy, MD FACS
For over 30 years as a board certified plastic
surgeon, Dr. Kris Reddy, a widely respected
plastic surgeon in Palm Beach County, Florida,
has been highly honored throughout the country
and internationally.  Dr. Kris Reddy is the only
board certified plastic surgeon to be a Fellow of
American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of
International College of Surgeons (FICS) in South
Florida. Dr. Reddy is also a member of the
prestigious American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery. During his 30 years practicing
in South Florida, Dr. Reddy has continually
received high ratings and great reviews from his
patients. For more information about the
Blepharoplasty and Dr. Kris Reddy, visit
www.DrKrisReddy.com or call [phone]. Dr.
Reddy offers free, private consultations.