: Surgery follow-up :
I got everything checked out with Dr. Yarish today, and everything seems to be doing well. I had a few remnants of stitches taken out from under my breasts, and I got some silicone tape to use on the scars in a couple weeks once they are completely healed. The only minor complication is that I'm having some kind of allergic reaction to the adhesive tape they used during surgery on my chest - I've been breaking out in a rash and itching like crazy, usually at some inconvenient time like 7:30 in the morning while I'm still asleep. So I got some anti-inflammatory medication and some prescription-strength hydrocortizone cream to use.
I've also noticed that my skin is especially dry right now, and learned it's probably a side effect from the anesthesia, coupled with the dryness from running the heater without a humidifier. Also, I have to wear the binder full-time for another week, since I still have some swelling around the abdominal area. But at least now I can sleep without having to wear an underwire bra, which is a minor relief.
Overall, I'm really happy with the aesthetic results of my nose, chest and waist. I think the whole process has been relatively easy, at least compared to what I thought it might be. My biggest concern was my reaction to the anesthesia, but other than waking up three hours later than planned, even that went smoothly. But after all, cosmetic surgery only involves working just below the skin. It's not the same as opening up the body and working with actual organs (like SRS, for example). I guess I should look at this surgery as a warm-up to eventual SRS someday.
I've also noticed that my skin is especially dry right now, and learned it's probably a side effect from the anesthesia, coupled with the dryness from running the heater without a humidifier. Also, I have to wear the binder full-time for another week, since I still have some swelling around the abdominal area. But at least now I can sleep without having to wear an underwire bra, which is a minor relief.
Overall, I'm really happy with the aesthetic results of my nose, chest and waist. I think the whole process has been relatively easy, at least compared to what I thought it might be. My biggest concern was my reaction to the anesthesia, but other than waking up three hours later than planned, even that went smoothly. But after all, cosmetic surgery only involves working just below the skin. It's not the same as opening up the body and working with actual organs (like SRS, for example). I guess I should look at this surgery as a warm-up to eventual SRS someday.
