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Angelblue · 07-27-2008, 10:14 AM

Hello Dr. Pelletiere,

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I am just over two weeks post op, so far everything is going well. Can you tell me is there a cut off date for hematoma, seroma, and other complications that typically happen early in recovery. I know CC can happen anytime. But for the others, when can I stop worrying about whether sex or lifting something heavy is going to cause me to pop open a few blood vessels and along comes a hematoma? I'm comparing it to looking forward to my "second trimester" for my boobs.

Thanks

Dr. Pelletiere · 07-27-2008, 06:22 PM

Once you are out of the first week, the chances of complications are very low. I ask my patients to take it easy for the first week. After the first week, they can get back to doing all of their normal things except for vigorous exercise. Sexual activity is ok at that point as long as it is not uncomfortable and there is not excessive squeezing of the breasts. At the three week mark after surgery, the patients are given the green light to go back to any activity they were doing prior to surgery, including full exercise. CC can happen at any time, so you just have to watch the breasts, and if one of them starts to feel firmer, call your plastic surgeon so that he/she can examine you. If you are two weeks out, you should be pretty clear of a hematoma/seroma/infection.

Angelblue · 07-27-2008, 07:27 PM

Thank you, and my hubby thanks you too.

07-27-2008, 10:14 AM	#1
Angelblue C'mon girls drop an fluff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cross between a zoo and an asylum Sign: Posts: 319 My Mood: Thanks: 100 Thanked 148 Times in 125 Posts	Complications Hello Dr. Pelletiere, Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I am just over two weeks post op, so far everything is going well. Can you tell me is there a cut off date for hematoma, seroma, and other complications that typically happen early in recovery. I know CC can happen anytime. But for the others, when can I stop worrying about whether sex or lifting something heavy is going to cause me to pop open a few blood vessels and along comes a hematoma? I'm comparing it to looking forward to my "second trimester" for my boobs. Thanks __________________ Pre ba 34B Silicone HP unders 450 R 475 L Post ba Hoping for a nice D 34 DD too small, still hunting for the right size....

07-27-2008, 06:22 PM	#2
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 117 My Mood: Thanks: 2 Thanked 110 Times in 60 Posts	Once you are out of the first week, the chances of complications are very low. I ask my patients to take it easy for the first week. After the first week, they can get back to doing all of their normal things except for vigorous exercise. Sexual activity is ok at that point as long as it is not uncomfortable and there is not excessive squeezing of the breasts. At the three week mark after surgery, the patients are given the green light to go back to any activity they were doing prior to surgery, including full exercise. CC can happen at any time, so you just have to watch the breasts, and if one of them starts to feel firmer, call your plastic surgeon so that he/she can examine you. If you are two weeks out, you should be pretty clear of a hematoma/seroma/infection. __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com

07-27-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
Angelblue C'mon girls drop an fluff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cross between a zoo and an asylum Sign: Posts: 319 My Mood: Thanks: 100 Thanked 148 Times in 125 Posts	Thank you, and my hubby thanks you too. __________________ Pre ba 34B Silicone HP unders 450 R 475 L Post ba Hoping for a nice D 34 DD too small, still hunting for the right size....

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