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How long do incisions itch after breast augmentation!?
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Perhaps 3 months: The acute and sub-acute stages of healing encompass about 3 months postoperatively. During this time, sensory nerve endings are re-establishing a relationship with the healing incisional sites.
Answered 4/3/2016
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7-10 days: Typically the inflammatory period occurs during the first 4 days during which large amounts of histamine are released into the wound. Itching tends to be most intense for the first 10 days and persists for up to 6 weeks during the proliferative phase of wound healing. Beyond 6 weeks, itching may be an indication of hypertrophic or keloid scarring,
Answered 7/12/2015
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