Personal accounts of Dr. Brownstein's Patients

Stories and Experiences

Several of Dr. Brownstein's patients have written about their surgical experience. Here are some personal narratives:

Frank
Andy
Reid

A Typical Surgical/Post-Surgical Experience

Directly Following Surgery

The staff at the surgery center will provide patients with all needed post-surgical instructions prior to release from the center. Typically, Dr. Brownstein will prescribe antibiotics and pain medication that can be filled at a nearby pharmacy. It's important that a friend or relative be present for the first 24 hours post-op. After the first 24 hours, it is usually safe to spend time alone. Each patient is different--some need more care and assistance, while other seem to do quite well by themselves. Dr. Brownstein usually follows up with patients every other day following surgery until the patient leaves San Francisco.

The following is a typical trip to San Francisco:

Day 1 - Arrive in San Francisco.

Day 2 - Visit Dr. Brownstein for a pre-surgical appointment.

Day 3 - Surgery.

Day 5 - Dr. Brownstein changes the surgical dressings.

Day 7 - The drains are removed and the packing around the nipples cut free.

Day 9 - The sutures are removed.

Day 10 - You can shower for the first time in a week!

Day 11 - A final visit before returning home. Dr. Brownstein will instruct the patient as to the proper care of the nipple grafts and incisions.

Day 12 - Return home.

Day 12 - 19 Continue to wear binder as Dr. Brownstein prescribes.

Day 12 - ? Continue changing surgical dressings as Dr. Brownstein prescribes.



To help make your stay most comfortable, some people have found that "baby wipes" or other wet cleaning clothes help them feel fresher during the period when showering is prohibited. Many patients schedule their visit to San Francisco for 10 days to 2 weeks in order to be recovered enough to return home. It's advised to have a friend, spouse or family member accompanying you to help with basic needs during the first few weeks as well as to help with carrying luggage, etc on the return trip home.

Non-Medical Before and After Care

Some suggestions for possibly better results.

Herbs and Vitamins
Exercise
Leanness
Vitamin E and Aloe