In the days and weeks following breast reconstruction, you will likely feel some degree of soreness and discomfort. The highest level of these effects typically occurs within one to two weeks after the procedure, and our doctor can prescribe pain medication to control discomfort during this time....
After that, you should do the breast self-examination several days after your period ends, when the breasts are least likely to be swollen and tender. If your period has stopped, you should choose a day that is easy ...
After you go home, you can expect some soreness, swelling, and bruising for two to three weeks. You may be told to put medications on the suture area or change bandages at home. Your plastic surgeon will advise you about showering, bathing, and wound care. Most women return to regular a...
It is typical for our patients to feel tired and sore; however, this soreness usually passes in a day or two with many patients returning to work within a week, though strenuous activity should be avoided for up to four weeks. The patient should also have an adult stay with them for 24...
Breast cancer can cause a general swelling or soreness of your breasts. The swelling would be significant enough to change the size of the breast that is effected, even if one is already a different size than the other. The swelling can affect the whole breast or a part of it, and it ...
The patient should rest and should not drive for weeks. After a post-surgical period of 24 to 48 hours, the patient can experience soreness and swelling for weeks. Depending on the level of the woman’s daily physical activity, she may resume her normal activities one week after the procedu...
the muscle still must accommodate the implant. Most women will state that they have severe muscle soreness, which typically begins to resolve around 7 days after surgery. The incisions themselves are usually numb from the mastectomy. During surgery, Dr. Zemmel will inject a new anesthetic medicin...
Hormonal breast pain can happen to anyone whomenstruates. Cyclical breast pain, or period-related breast soreness, is the most common reason for breast pain.1This pain may be barely noticeable or so severe that bras and tighter clothing become bothersome. ...
Mouth Soreness Chemo, radiation, and some targeted therapies can make your mouth and throat sore. You might even notice sores, or “ulcers,” that can be red and swollen. This is called mucositis. Check with your doctor or dentist to see what can stop your pain. Some options include: Ask...
Check the skin for redness, soreness or itchiness, for puckering or dimpling of the skin, for the nipple pulled inward, and for nipple discharge or scabbing over the nipple. Next, raise your arms over your head with your palms pressed together and look for the same things. Put your han...