Breast Lift After Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

Does a Breast Lift Always Result in Dramatically Smaller Breasts?

I went in for an uplift on my size 36 g breast and have come out a 36 D, i am traumatised by the whole operation and very upset at being so small. I...

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Pain After Breast Lift and Augmentation - Is This Normal?

I had a breast lift and augmentation 2 weeks ago under the muscles. On one side, I am having a searing, burning pain in 2 different places. I know...

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Will Losing Weight After Breast Lift Affect the Results?

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Should my Breast Still Be This Low After Breast Lift?

Where should my breast be in relation to my arms. Had Lift 1 month ago, don't sag as much as they did, but told PS I wanted to be able not to wear if...

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Already Sagging After Breast Lift and Silicone Implants

I finally had a Breast lift and Breast augmentation this Jan. I have 2 kids, 34, 5'7", 160lbs, 38C prior to surgery. I had 550cc Mentor...

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Will I Need a Second Breast Lift (Nipples Still Low, Implants Might Be Too Big)?

I asked my doctor for "perkier" breasts but feel like they are still riding low on my body (4 months post-op). I also requested to be a C...

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Does Swollen Breast Need Drainage After Augmentation and Lift?

I had breast lift and breast implants 16 days ago through areolar incision. My right side is great, but my left is still swollen and hurts a bit. Is...

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How to Get Rid of Areolar Wrinkles?

I had a Breast lift 18 months ago (doughnut incision). The shape and feel of my breasts are okay, but the surgery left me with deep wrinkles around...

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Drooping Nipples After Breast Lift and Implants

I just had implants a week ago. I had a circumareolar lift and implants. I wanted my nipples moved, but they don't really seem to be moved. My implant...

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Is It Possible to Breastfeed After Breast Lift Surgery?

I have successfully breastfed 4 children in the past. Two years ago I had a breast lift and augmentation. Now, I am unexpectedly expecting and would...

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Is Significant Breast Pain After Augmentation & Mastopexy Standard?

My wife is 8 days postop and is experiencing significant left breast pain. Pain comes and goes and is described as stabbing burning sensation. Drugs...

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Left Breast Swelling More After Augmentation and Lift

I had a breast lift and augmentation, 400cc implants which is what I was before weight loss. Now, I have one high breast and one very low. I'm left...

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Breast Augmentation a Year Post-Breast Lift?

I had a Breast Lift over a year ago while my husband was in Iraq, and was told I won't need a Breast Augmentation. I was a 36DD and am now a 36D, and...

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Discharge After Breast Lift?

I'm four weeks post-op. My breast has been leaking moderately for appprox 3 weeks. Am I lactating, or is this post-op discharge? Should I be worried?

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When is It Safe to Sleep on Your Stomach After Breast Lift & Reduction?

I had a breast reduction and lift back in Mid February. And i've always slep on my stomach. Is it okay to do so, after my surgery. If so, when?? Thanks.

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Did I Get a Botched Breast Lift and Augmentation?

I had breast lift and augmentation surgery 11 weeks ago. As pictured my left implant has dropped below where the crease line should/will be, while my...

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Afraid of Splitting Incisions After Breast Lift

How much time needs to pass to be sure I wont split my incisions after my Breast Lift? I have an anchor-shaped incision. At 8 days post op, the doctor...

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Breasts Too Spaced Apart After Augmentation and Lift

My breasts were sagging and I was a 34 B so decided to have surgery. It's been 2 weeks since I had Breast Lift and Augmentation (255 cc) combined with...

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Nipple Irritation After Breast Lift

Had a breast lift 3 1/2 months ago. Recently my nipple and breast area are irritated and my doctor is away on vacation. Is it normal for this to...

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Nipple Discoloration After Breast Lift

I had surgery 2 weeks ago my right nipple is fine. My left nipple came out purple now it is starting to get color but still has dark spots. My surgeon...

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Brown Spots Beside Breast Lift Scars

I had Breast Lift surgery done about 3 months ago. The scars are doing good and I can hardly see them, but I developed some brown spots on the side of...

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Lump Along Incision After Breast Lift and Augmentation

2 weeks ago I had a benelli breast lift (periareolar breast lift) and augmentation. Today the tape came off and I have a lump on the bottom of my left...

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Discomfort After Breast Lift Caused by Vitamins?

I had an anchor type breast lift 2 1/2 months ago. Sometimes there's no discomfort at all, sometimes extreme itching (especially around the nipples)...

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Yellow Discharge After Breast Uplift Surgery

Approx 3 weeks ago I had uplift breast surgery. Stitches were removed 1 week ago. My right breast has widend the vertical cut and is now discharging...

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Enlarged Nipple After Breast Lift

I am 21 years old, and I have had a breast lift with breast augmentation four days ago. My recovery has been pretty easy actually, my only concern is...

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Revision for Keloid Scars After Breast Lift?

I had a Breast Lift 2 years ago, and the scar is raised and red. What can be done for this scar? Thank you for your time.

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Areolar Stretching After Breast Lift

I did the breastlift over a year ago, & I wasn't happy with the purse looking scars around the areola. Unfortunately the 2nd revision for the...

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Lump in Breast Near Breast Lift Scar

I'm kinda worried, I had to be cut open twice for a Lift and my right breast has a icky scar...when I lay down I can feel a very hard ball about...

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Normal Mastopexy Curve / Scar 4 Months Post-op?

I recently had the kind doctors allay my fears re irregular nipple shape. Thanks. But now I am wondering about the curve of my lower breasts in...

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What is the Best Implant for Fullness of the Upper Portion of Breasts?

I breast fed my two boys for a year each. I had a breast lift done 7 months ago and now realized I should've had implants put in. The bottom shape...

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Normal or bad breast lift?

6 weeks ago I had a Binelli Mastopexy with Breast Augmentation. I have Mentor saline smooth implants 475cc size and the right side is filled to 525cc...

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Uneven Nipples and Breasts After Breast Lift Surgery

Will they settle and become more even or is this how they will remain?

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Hard and Numb Breast After Breast Lift - is It Normal?

I had a breast lift 1,1/2 weeks ago. They had to go twice in my right breast as I developed a hematoma, which they had to drain (its fine now, hardly...

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Revision Surgery Only 6 Months After First Breast Lift?

Why would my plastic surgery recommend a re-lift only 6 months after my original Breast lift surgery? Isn't that too soon? Could there be a...

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Do I Need Another Breast Lift?

I had a Breast augmentation with lift a year ago this month. I also had a Breast lift revision this March. I hate how far apart they are and I want to...

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Incision Looks Infected 3 Weeks After Breast Lift- Opinion? (photo)

Hi there, I need some advise on my breast. I had surgery oct 14 th, 2011 (almost 3 weeks ago), My incision doesn't look good, they getting worst....

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Breast Lift Scars: Are They Healing Correctly?

Please give me your expert opinion on my scars. At times I feel as though they are healing nicely then I look at my nipples and they are such odd...

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Is Drainage from Breast Lift Incision Normal?

14 days post op and just started having a clear slightly bloody drainage from incision around nipple on breast that I had the Breast lift done on. No...

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Can Horizontal Incision After Anchor Mastopexy Be Minimized?

Is there any way to minimize the horizontal incision after an anchor style Mastopexy? I'm very unhappy with this scar and I wasn't expecting such a...

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Nipples too High After Breast Lift / Implants

I had a BL with silicone 300 cc's under the muscle done in Jan. '10. My nipples pop out of every shirt, bra and bathing suit top making for an...

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Peri-areolar breast lift with augmentation- Not Happy

I had a peri-areolar breast lift with augmentation (silicone, 250cc, submuscular placement) 6 weeks ago. As you can see from the pic, the results do...

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How to Fix Bottomed Out Breast Lift with out Implants?

I had a breast lift (no implants) 3+ months ago. I now have very high nipples. I also have oval nipples apparently from the weight at the bottom of...

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Areola Asymmetrical and Too High?

I had a breast up lift with an augmentation 7 days ago. The left breast had 210 cc and the right breast a 240 cc silicone low profile textured implant...

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Breast Re-lift 6 Months After Surgery?

I had a Breast augmentation and Breast lift 6 months ago. I need revision surgery on my aereolas, but my PS suggested that he might do a re-lift. Is...

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Nipple Surviving After Necrosis, How Long Does It Take For The Nipple To Return To Its Normal Color?

Hi, after a breast lift my nipple turned black on the outer part of it. Eventually the black scab came off leaving my nipple pink. I have some color...

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Painful Scars After Breast Lift

I had a breast lift two six weeks ago and all of a sudden I am having sharp pains in one breast right on the scar around the nipple along with some...

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Revision for Breast Lift & Revision Done 5 Months Ago

This is a repost w/updated pic. I am scheduled for revision bl on 10/20. My breast are not similar in size or shape. My surgeon agrees that I need a...

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Will my Breasts Settle After Breast Lift?

I had a breast lift without implants twelve days ago to correct tuberous breasts that had lost almost all shape due to a 70-pound weight loss. They...

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Puckering from Donut Lift

I'm one month post from my breast implants 450cc smooth silicone gel, and donut lift. I got my half of my stitches out and i got the rest of the...

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Breasts Already Sagging 4 Weeks After Lift with Implants?

I think my breast look like they are sagging and i'm 4 weeks postop from a lift and salin implants. I have been wearing really tight sports bras, can...

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10 Months Post Doughnut Lift: Symmetrical with Large Areola

After breast feeding two babies back to back, my surgeon completed a donut lift to correct the asymmetry on my *small* breasts. However, now I feel...

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Sagging After Breast Lift Revision

Breast Lift Revision 15 Months Post-Op. 5 Months from Revision Right nipple was higher a year after initial surgery. Had BL revision 5 months ago. The...

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How Much Incision Leakage is Normal After a Breast Lift and Augmentation?

I'm 5 days post-op (anchored incision). I'm having a cloudy bloody (not dark or light) leakage from the incision on my left downward incision...

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Side Profile After 325 Mentor Mod Plus Submuscular Implants

Hi, 5 months post op with nil complications. Lift and aug at the same time.Concerned my implants may not be dropping enough by this time and perhaps?...

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Incision Popping Open 6 and 8 Weeks Post-op Breast Lift

At 6 weeks and 8 weeks post-op breast lift surgery I have had a one inch section in the vertical incision under my nipple pop open releasing blood and...

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Why Does my Verticle Scar Widen and Pigment After Breast Lift?

I'm 25 and had my 1st of 3 surgeries when I was 18 and my last at 23 to correct a size B tuberous breast, and a normal size A breast. I now have...

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Pulling Breast Lift Scar with Exercise?

I had a breast lift/right side reduction exactly two weeks ago and I have resumed working out with light weights. I love doing pullups as part of my...

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Post-Mastopexy Asymmetry Without Implant

I had a bilateral maspotexy a little over two weeks ago. So far I am not happy with the results, the left breast is perfect while the right breast...

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Is a Doctor Required to Fix an Unsuccessful Breast Lift?

4 months ago I went in for a breast augmentation to deal with symmetry and sagging issues on my D cup breasts. Dr. suggested a small reduction, a full...

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Is Swelling After Breast Lift W/ Augmentation Extremely Noticeable Under Clothing?

I am 35 with 2 children and work out regularly. I am looking into getting a lift w/ augmentation for volume lost on the tops of my breasts after my...

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Will Spitting Stitches Affect Breast Lift Scars?

My question is, my scars were healing wonderfully and then for some reason I starting spitting stiches. I went to my PS the first time and he removed...

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Breast Revision with Internal Bra and Lollipop Lift, I Want to Go Down a Cup Size, Would It Look Strange to Go Smaller? (Photos)

I have 300cc saline filled to 350L/375r, Moderate, 34D/DD. 5'6, 128lbs I want to down size to a Mid to Full C! I feel very top heavy. I'm...

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Uneven Breasts 7 Weeks Post Op.

I had a breast lift with augmentation and I am very concerned that they are still uneven. I was told to expect the implants (which are silicone gel)...

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Incision Opened 3 Weeks After Breast Lift

I had lift on 6/14. I had implants on 3/10/10 and doctor didnt like the position the implant was in because I had lost 160lbs from weight loss surgery...

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Is a Post Surgical Support Bra Supposed to be This Uncomfortable?

I had an explant with lollipop breast lift, 1 week ago. I Went from a D cup back to my A cup. I had to get the smallest bra size support bra since I...

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Painful Scar Two Years Post Breast Lift

I had a breast lift/reduction done almost 2 years ago. The scar on one side is still painful, itchy and it has been two years since the surgery. I was...

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Incision too high up or implant bottomed out 3 weeks post op?

I am 3 weeks post mastopexy with augmentation. I've noticed that my incisions/scars are high up on the lower breast mound (approx 4cm on rt and...

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How to Tell if a Periareolar Breast Lift Was Done if Results Are Lacking?

I had a periareolar lift plus breast augmentation done. I want to know what signs should there be to prove that a lift was actually done? Should the...

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What Kind of Bras Are Needed After a Breast Lift & Augmentation?

Trying to get all of my supplies for my Mommy Makeover (TT, BL, & Aug) on 4.5.11 & not sure of what type or size of bras to get for...

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One Breast Lower After Breast Lift

I had breast lift 6 weeks ago, and I noticed that one breast is still lower even after swelling has subsided. My doctor made a but on one breast but...

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Breast Lift / Implants 6 Week Post-op - is This Normal Settling?

Thank you for your time. I was just wanting a second opinion. My Dr. said that I am on track and looking good. I know they say give atleast 3 mo for...

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Breast Revision/Lift for Asymmetry - Still Uneven. Should I Pay for Revision 3 Mo Post-op?

I originally had breast augmentation to correct asymmetry 14 yrs ago.Remained cup size different size/shape.After having a family decided to try again...

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Mastopexy/augmentation Didn't Provide Lift - What Should I Do?

Wanted a mastopexy with augmentation, looks like I got just the augmentation. Very unhappy with nipple placement. PS, I think, was afraid that raising...

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Is It Normal to Still Have Pain, Especially in Upon Waking, 2 Weeks After A Breast Lift/Revision?

It has been 2 weeks since having my 2nd surgery breast lift and revision (after having muscle distortion). I wake up with such pain I cannot get out...

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2 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift / Aug and Lipo. When Will I See Results?

I Am 2 Weeks Post Op from TT,breast Lift,implants and Lipo. How Long Will It Take Before I Notice any results? He took off 9 pounds from tummy tuck...

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Pain 6.5 Months Post-op Breast Lift / Augmentation - Normal?

I Am 6.5 Months Post Op from a Breast Lift and Augmentation, I Still Feel Pain Periodically, is This Normal? In addition to this by the end of the day...

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Should I Have a Hardness at the Top of Both Breasts After a Lift?

My lift was done in December 2007 by a Board Certified physician. A few days ago, my husband noticed a hardness in my left breast. I checked and found...

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Very Painful Scar on the Bottom of my Inverted T Mastopexy

11 weeks post-operatory and the scar on the bottom of my inverted mastopexy scar is killing me. what are the possible causes of this? what can be done...

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Cresent Lift Scar and Crease Directly Below Scar

I just had a crescent lift a week and a half ago when I took the surgical tape off I noticed two distinct lines. One is the scar and the other seems...

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Is a Hard Lump on Top of my Breast (Internal) Normal After a Breast Lift 7 Weeks Ago?

I'm wondering if this lump is just breast tissue that will relax after awhile. It is the size of a golf ball and i just noticed 2day the other...

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Internal Stitches for Benelli Lift?

Had my BA and also had the benilli lift. My areolas were smaller but they were puffy and stuck out. After three months one flattened and went back to...

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How Do I Find Help for a Bad Breast Lift?

3 years ago,i had a lift,implants and lipo,i look like a monster . My breast have aweful scars and my nipples are HUGE,my Dr was not compassionate...

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Short Scar Breast Lift 5th Week Post-op. When Can I Wear an Underwire Bra?

I had a breast lift with the short scar 5 weeks ago I was wondering when can I wear an under wire bra?

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How Long Does Recovery Last for a Breast Lift?

I'm 162lbs and around 38B-29 1/2-42 and 5'6 1/2 in height. I'm full B cup or baby C cup in my breasts. How long the recovery takes? What...

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Right Side Breast Lift Developing Sharp Pains in Many Areas of the Breast - What Is This?

Oct 18/10 I had a L limplant put in due to a previous mastectomy. The R side was a breast lift. I have been having sharp pains in the R side the last...

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My Breasts Look So Much Better After Lift but Still Seem Very Low

Should I Ask for Another Lift?

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Swollen After Mastopexy with Implants

I'm 47 years old and I had mastopexy with 180cc saline implants 5 weeks ago my breast seems to be to bulky on the bottom, I had an inverted T...

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Nipple Badly Scarred

I had a breast lift about a year ago. I'm satisfied with the overall shape but the right nipple had terrible scaring. It is surrounded by scar...

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Do my Breasts Appear to Have "Settled" Too Low?

I had a BL/BA in mid-March 2011. I'm concerned that my breasts are too low and lack upper pole fullness. I have a follow-up with my doctor in a...

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Are my Breasts Still Sitting Low After Breast Lift and Augmentation?

I am 8 weeks post op from breast lift (lollipop)and cohesive gel implants(above the muscle). I am experiencing rippling around my breasts in which is...

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What is to Be Expected from Sutures/stitches After Breast Lift with Augmentation??

Seems like orange-colored sutures came off my aerola. No redness, no infection in sight, but just a tiny little hole. Is this normal? What is to be...

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Still Asymmetric After Lift Revision. What Should I Do?

Had breast lift revision in one breast 6 months ago because 1st lift done in 2009 left me 2 cmm uneven. I look even more asymmetric now. Revision PS...

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Why is my Incision Lower on the Right Breast Than the Left?

Hi, besides waiting two weeks to see how my nipple heals I've noticed that the incision on the right breast is a lot lower than the left is this...

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Nipple Sloughed Off From Necrosis Following Mastopexy.....normal? (photo)

I had mini mastopexy on Dec. 14th. I can clearly see the left nipple has necrosed and sloughed off but my doctor keeps reassuring that this is normal...

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Vertical Scar That Extends Below Breast Fold After Lift

Help! I am panicking my that I went in for a Lejour lift and came out with a scar extending below my crease! I have never heard of this before and the...

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After an Extended Breast Lift is It Common for One Breast to Be Higher?

I am 2 weeks post op, but one of my breast is higher(& bigger too) than the other. I believe the higher breast had more trouble with creating a...

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Mastopexy Gone Wrong?

I'm 2 mos. post-op from a vertical mastopexy. I feel that my breasts look very bizarre. My nipples point in an upward direction and are placed too...

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Would Vertical Lift Yield Perky Better Shaped Breast? (photo)

Stats: Donut lift, 350cc(R),400(L)silicone unders. Was adamant in stating I wanted perky breasts not larger & saggier breasts. Expressed concerns...

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Hematoma After a Breast Lift: Will It Effect My Result?

Hi I had a breast uplift 11 days ago. My right breast has been more swollen and bruised than the left, I visited my Dr today and he wants me to come...

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Burning Pain on Left Breast That Shoots Through Nipple at Incision Site

Pain started a few days ago with a slight burning sensation. Today breast is slightly larger than right breast and areola is very swollen/puffy. The...

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I Have Extremely Thin Skin I Need a Fixer Upper =( Got a Bad Job Done So Needs to Be Fixed I Want High Profile Silicone)

Hi i had a breast lift 5 yrs ago the doc.did a horrible job left me with a huge scar unessesary lift he did cresent looked good i told him my implant...

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Hematoma Following Breast Lift

I have had a breast lift and got bigger implants about 5 months ago. I developed what he thinks is a hematoma on my left breast. the bruising is gone...

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Breast Lift Operation 17 Months Ago: Scarring, Tender, Pain

While I am very happy with the shape and size of my breasts, they are still very tender to touch and the pain is coming both from within (glands) and...

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Nipple Numbness after Benilli Lift

I had benilli lift with 370 cc's 3 1/2 months ago. It was a great job, even according ob/gyn. Really hard recovery. I am still having incision...

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Second Opinion from Another Doctor for Breast Lift?

I went to a free seminar and saw the doctor for maybe 5 minutes and was told that I needed the lift that leaves the scars going down your breasts and...

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Swollen Breasts

Hi, I have had a breast uplift ten days ago and I am still very swollen and bruised, is this normal and when should it go away? Thanks.

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After Mastopexy One of my Nipples is VERY Low.

After Mastopexy One of my Nipples is VERY Low. My PS said he would fix it..but i have to wait 3 or 4 months. How does this work and will...

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My Breasts Are Still Huge Post Surgery.

I'm 26, 5'4'' and 112 pounds and I was a 32DD, and wanted a reduction. I had surgery 6 days ago; my doctor called it a 'lift,'...

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Wound Separation - Advice at This Point?

I had a breast lift in March. At my 2 week appt the medical asst pulled off all the surgical glue. It was still firmly attached in many areas, but she...

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Nipple Sensation

I had a breast lift and implant surgery on 03.09.11. I had 375cc HP saline implants/under muscle and everything seems to be healing very well. My...

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Nipple Placement After Breast Lift?

I am 12 weeks post op. from a breast lift. My left nipple measures 10" (25.4 cm) from the sternal notch and the right nipple is 9 3/4" (24.8...

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If I Get a Second Breast Lift Will The Incisions Be The Same?

I had a breast lift a year ago after I lost about 60 pounds. Since then, I have continued to lose another 15 pounds or so and have been really leaning...

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Mastopexy with Implants 6 Months Ago - When Can I Get a Revision?

I'm not happy with the results of my mastopexy with saline implants, I got inverted T technique. When will be safe to have a new breast surgery...

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Another Hematoma- After Revision of Peri-areolar Lift

2 wks ago, I had a revision Peri-areolar bl after having a peri-areolar with aug 6 months ago. On day 11 I developed a Hematoma, my Doc aspirated the...

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Can Rippling of a Silcone Implant Correct Itself Without Surgery?

I'm 3 months post op after a breast lift revision (Capsulectomy) that affected my right breast. I have subglandular placement of smooth round...

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My Aeriola Doesn't Look Attached After Mastopexy/ with Silicone Implant (12 Days Ago), is Something Wrong? (photo)

I can see separation in the skin and I am 12 days post op (Breast Lift/Saline implant 600cc). I am still having some pain, but I am concerned. I would...

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What Are the Very Tight Looking Vertical Areas Under my Breasts?

I had the lift but I'm not sure if they are muscle, tendons, skin? Can I do something to work them out because it hurts alot to reach up.

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Concerned about the asymmetry post-op Breast Lift. Is this something that can be corrected?

I had a breast lift with cohesive gel implants placed under the muscle 3.5 weeks ago. I am very concerned with the asymmetry. The left breast is...

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Nipple Reduction to Improve Scars and Shape?

I am 52 and had a breast uplift with 170cc silicone tear drop implants partially submuscular. There is a slight pleat near the bottom cleavage side of...

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Could I Have Gotten More of a Lift?

First and foremost, Thank you all for taking the time to answer my questions. I am 4 months post op from a full TT with MR as well as BL/BR. I was...

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Is It Easy to Fix Uneven Areolas After Breast Lift Surgery? (Photos)

I am 2 weeks post Breast lift with fat transfer and I am happy with the size and shape but the nipples seem off. How easy to fix should this be?

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Is It Normal to Have Post Op Accumulation of Blood at the Incision Line?

I had a breast lift 3 weeks ago. There is a dark line which looks like blood down the verticle incision. A couple of days ago after a hot shower, my...

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I Am Worried About the Amount of "Drop" Post Breast Lift. (No Implant)

I had a breast lift under a month ago. I loved them as they were immediately after. High, firm, perky...Yes I know a lot of characterisitcs are due to...

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My Breasts Are Not the Same Size After Breast Lift with Silicone Augmentation, Do I Need a Revision?

I am 6 days post op from a breast lift with augmentation with 492cc silicone implants. Prior to surgery my left breast was slightly larger than my...

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Anchor Breast Lift Incision Separation. What To Expect After Debridement? (photo)

I had a small opening at the "T". I am NOT a smoker. Today I saw my PS and he thought that it was a suture not allowing it to heal. He...

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5 Weeks After Breast Lift - Left Breast is Swollen and Hard, No Fever, What is Causing This?

Can this be an infection, and what should I do?

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Hematoma Questions

I had a hematoma 11 days post op after revision a peri-areolar breast lift (had implants put in 6 months ago). The doc immediately aspirated and then...

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Worried About Breast Lift Scarring

I am having the uplift next week and would like to see the different stages of scarring. I have seen some photo's but they never say 1 week post...

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Post Breast Lift Sagging After Weight Loss

I lost about 65 pounds over the past 4 years. I had a breast lift 7 months ago, after losing the weight. The top of my breasts has loose skin again...

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Surgeon Did Not Address My Concerns About the Asymmetry, Should I Have to Pay For Him to Correct This? (Photos)

I have been very self-conscience of my breasts for yrs, (assymetric/sagging)I met w several PS, did a lot of research I chose a PS,who was confident...

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Should I Use Silicone Gel Sheets After Breast Lift?

I have just had a typical anchor shaped breast uplift 2 weeks ago and am due to start using scar reduction gels. Should I be investing in special...

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Breast Redness After Revision Vertical Lift for 2 Months, Normal? (photo)

The lower outer side of my breast has an area of redness. No inflamation doc says no infection. However, i have never heard of this. is this common...

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Hard Painful Breast with Fat Necrosis After Lift - What to Do?

I had a breastlift 3 months ago and experienced necrosis. I lost my nipple but it has grown back with the exception of one side that has a dime size...

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Breast Lift and Augmentation: I Am Looking for a Doctor Near Baton Rouge

I'm a gastric bypass patient who has lost 150lbs. I now am wanting a tummy tuck, possible body contouring, and a breast lift. Augmentation is...

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Flat Spot Above my Nipple After Getiing a Benelli Lift, Will This Go Away?

UPDATE- I am only a week out and the area is just off centered from the top of my breast. I am wondering if it will possibly round out or is it going...

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Are my Sutures from my Recent Breast Lift/Aug Surgery Normal?

I am day 7 post op and this morning I got to have a good look at my breasts and got a fright to see they have been stitched together between my...

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Open Wound Under Right Breast After Breast Lift ? Please Help 17 Days After

I had my surgery breast lift done 17 days ago yesterday i saw 1/2 inch open wound under my right breast when the drain used to be .i am very worry .my...

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Pain and Numbness in Arm After Anchor Lift w/ Augmentation

I had an anchor lift w/ augmentation on 3/18/11. Within about a week and half I started getting pain in my left armpit that went down my entire arm. I...

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Had Third Breast Revision 2 Weeks Ago, My Right Breast is Numb All Over. Normal?

Two weeks ago, I had my third breast revision. The surgeon performed an open capsulectomy, placed an ACM on the lower part of my breast and performed...

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Possible Post Mastopexy Tear With Pain- What To Do?

1 yr.ago had a mastopexy/sm implant exchange with good results. After about 3 months I felt a tear. Noticed implant shifted and clevage/ribs where...

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Smaller Implants After Breast Lift - Can I Have Another Benelli Lift?

I consulted with three plastic surgeons before I underwent a breast mastoplexy. Two told me that I needed a full lift, which would require the...

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Top of Areolas Not Blending with Breast After Lift, Will it Smooth Out? (photo)

I was able to remove the surgical tape today from where my sutures were after vertical lift and silicone implants. My areolas were removed and...

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Scar Tissue After a Breast Lift.

Hi, I had an implant removal and a breast lift two months ago. I have a lot of scar tissue inside my breast I was wondering if there is anything that...

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Uneven Breast After Breast Lift

I had a brest lift(no implants) done 4 and a half weeks ago. My right breast was slighty bigger than my left pre surgery. My doctor wanted to even...

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What is an Inverted Nipple?

14 days ago I had a breast uplift and my right nipple seems sown differently and the nipple seems almost "covered" over by skin and the...

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Can Breasts Get Any Bigger After They Soften Up or Are They Pretty Much Finished?

Full anchor lift and 350cc round mod silicone implants submuscular on September 9th. Prior to surgery I wore a 38C but I had to lift my breast into...

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Complications After Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift (Shock, Nerve Damage, Hematoma)

I'm a 27 yo female who had a full tummy tuck/breast lift in the end of January after losing 170 pounds over 5 year period. The night after surgery...

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Is a Mammogram Safe After Breast Lift?

The mamogram machine squeezes SO hard, will it ruin a breast lift? Or a lift with Implant ?

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Why Would a Double Bubble Occur After Breast Lift Without Implants?

I had a short scar lift in April. One breast has a double bubble lower tissue is not full, two inframammory folds. Why would this happen and can it be...

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Is It Normal to Appear Flat After a Breast Lift?

I am 3 weeks post lift and feel like I had a reduction. I have gone from a solid C-D to a small B and no cleavage. My PS says I am swollen in the...

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After a Donut Cut Lift, Why Does One Areola Get Larger and the Other Remain the Same?

I had a breast lift w implants a year ago.Then I got the ugliest round raised scars which i had doctor cut out ,and then used silicone patches to...

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I'm 12 weeks post op breast lift and 600cc silicone implants. Why are my breasts so uneven? (photo)

I'm 12 weeks post op breast lift and 600cc silicone implants. Why are my breasts so uneven? Has one "bottomed out"??

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Have I Had Too Many Breast Surgeries?

I had a breast reduction at 25 but after another pregnancy I went back in at 36 for Breast Lift with implants & incisions on breast fold & a...

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Pain - Donut/Peri-areloar Lift Post-op (No Implants)

I would like to hide my surgery from the people I live with, and was wondering what the pain and discomfort is like directly after surgery, (surgery...

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Offset Nipples As a Result of a Lift and Implant - Is This Normal?

About 2 months ago I had a tummy tuck, lipo, lift and an implant. I was not happy with the way my breast looked the nipples were off and I didn't...

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Mini Breast Lift Revision w/o Implant Exchange?

I am 5"7 and weigh 160 lbs. I was a full c and had a lift and implants 4years ago. I am now a 38 DD. I feel that my breasts are heavy and feel i...

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How is my Breast Supposed to Look Like 3 Days After Having the Sugery?

I had surgery about 3 days ago. I'm a little worried about the shape an apperance of my breast. I have not had any infection or anything that will...

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Incision Opened 4 Weeks Post Breast Lift.

I had thigh and breast lift 4 weeks ago. After 2 weeks the incision on right breast (vertical incision) opened and started discharging. I saw my ps...

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Long-Term Pain After Breast Lift

I Wish to Thank the Specialists Who Posted Their Answers to my Previous Question About Recovery After Breast Lift. However, I wasn't clear enough...

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Breast Lift 1 Month Post-Op, Breasts are Flat and Far Apart

I had a breast lift about a month ago . my cup size is 34d but my breast are still a bit far apart and flat in shape instead of a roundish shape which...

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How Long Do I Need to Wear a Sports Bra After a Breast Lift (No Augmentation)?

Does the bra need to be worn 24-7 or could I just sleep in the sports bra? Also, why is the sports bra necessary as opposed to wearing a regular bra?

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Part of Nipple Missing After Breast Lift/Implants

Part of my right nipple (about half of the lower half) is missing after a combination lift/augmentation that was done a year ago. I now find out that...

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Shower After Breast Lift and Absorbable Stitches? Afraid Of Infection; Should I Do A Sponge Bath Instead?

I done a breast lift and implant before 4 days my doctor said that I can shower, but I'm worried and scared that I will get an infection, can I...

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Numbness to Breast After Post Op Seroma After Breast Lift and Augmentation

8 weeks post op breast lift with augmentation under the muscle. Two weeks post op experienced seroma on the left side of the left breast. Prior to the...

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How Long After my Breast Lift Can I Shower?

The literature my doc gave me says i cant get my breasts wet for 6 weeks. I can't imagine not showering for that length of time. Are there options?

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Breast Lift Scar After Pregnancy

I have done the operation breast lift and breast enlargment ,after 6 months i discovered i am pregnant and the stiches started to became darker but...

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Will my Breasts Improve? Uneven Post Lift w/ Implants. (photo)

I had a mastopexy with implants (240cc saline) on 2/2/12. I am very concerned at the shape and fact they don't match. What are the chances of them...

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Is Most Swelling Gone 1 Week Post Op Augmentation and Lift?

I had a vertical breast lift and augmentation 1 week ago. I was a A cup before surgery and requested to be a small C cup. I am happy with the current...

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Asymmetry Following Breast Lift and Reduction, What Are My Options?

My left Brest is bigger and my fight on is flat. I went to the doctor that did them and he told me he wanted to do lipo on the left breast and silicon...

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Capsular Contracture

Eight years ago I had augmentation and lift done that resulted in a capsectomy on my left breast, which dropped immediately after. Well I just went...

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Nipples Way too High After Lift, What Are My Options? (photo)

I lost weight then had a breast lift. now my nipples are too high. only an a cup an not alot of tissue to work with. was done with insurance paying as...

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How Long After A Breast Lift Can I Go Bigger With Implants? (photo)

How long do I need to wait until I can get a bigger size if I had a lift? I Had 360cc and Really Want to Be a D

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I Have Had 3 Seperate Breast Lifts- Areola is Still Much Larger Than I Want, What Are My Options?

Could I have a 4th surgery and still be safe??? I have heard of blood loss? It has been 4 yrs since I had my third one. I love the shape of my breasts...

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I Am 7 Weeks PO BL/TT, Is It Normal To Have Pale Nipples and Pain?

I am 7 weeks PO BL /TT. The TT hasn't really been that big of deal to recover from but my pretty little breasts are hurting me and the nipples...

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What is Scar Tissue Inside the Breast Suppose to Feel Like?

Hi, I recently had my implants removed. I decided to get a breastlift now I have hardness in my right breast is this normal? My PS tells me is scar...

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Breast Lift and One Breast Still Saggy What Exactly is "In-Office Tweaking"?

Had a breast lift 3 weeks ago and there is some access skin still sagging on my left breast he said that he will look at it 3months and discuss...

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Breast Lift w/ Implants & Mini Tummy Tuck - When Can I Sit in the Sun?

How Long After a Breast Lift with Implants and a Mini Tummy Can You Sit out in the Sun?

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Are the Complications Less for Mommy Makeovers That Involve Breast Lifts Instead of Implants?

About what percentage of mothers who have a breast lift are satisfied with the longevity of the procedure?

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2 Weeks Post-Op Breast Lift, Stuff Coming from the Incisions, One Breast is Larger Than the Other, What Could be Wrong

Breast lift, day 15th. Had allergic reaction to bandages in day 10th. Day 12th till now, there is stuff coming from the incisions. The wounds are not...

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Recurring Tuberous Breasts After Having Benelli Lift, How is this Possible?

I'm a 22-year-old female with tuberous breasts. I had a benelli mestopexy done two months ago (WITHOUT a BA) and was originally very happy with...

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Benelli Mastopexy--will It Work the Second Time Round?

In your practical experience, will a benelli mastopexy be more effective if performed twice (the second time being after some stretching of the areola...

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My Breast Lift Was 2 Years Ago. When Can I Do a Revision?

I'm not happy with my breast lift that was 2 years ago. When can I have a new surgery?

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How Much Will 8mm Crease Go Down?

I asked my doctor for a medium crease but i think he gave me a very high one. Is 8mm considered a high crease? Also, one of my folds wont come down...

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After Breast Uplift, Will Breast Feeding Work? How Long To Wait Before Next Pregnancy?

I have just had a breast uplift 6 weeks ago. before the uplift i stopped breastfeeding my child (she was 2) three months before. Now, since the uplift...

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2 Weeks Post Op; Uneven Breast After Breast Lift Normal?

My breast looks uneven after a breast lift surgery am 2 weeks post op now, my right breast look bigger and fuller than the left, before the surgery I...

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Stretched Areolas After Benelli-- Is The Cause Not Enough Support Post Op?

I had a Benelli mastopexy for my tuberous breasts (without BA) in December. I'm now 3 months post-op and my areolas are stretching out and...

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My Breast List and Augmentation Looks Horrible. What Can I Do? (photo)

My Breast List and Augmentation Looks Horrible..what Can I Do or Redo?? Please Help!

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Pleating After Vertical Lift, What Laser Treatment Can Address This?

Had vertical lift a month ago very disappointed of the scar going all the way to my rib and still have lots of pleating. I had a horrible benelli and...

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Small Hole Like Wound Under Breast 1 Month Post Op; What Should I Do?

Im just at a month since my sugery my PS said i could wear underwire bras usually i change in to a sports bra for bed but last night i didnt i woke up...

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Areola Looks Unattached One Week After Bilateral Mastopexy, Will It Improve?

I am one week post op bilateral mastopexy. 3rd mastopexy in 2 years - 2 benelli, most recent lollipop incision. Today I changed dressing but...

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Infected Incision After a Tummy Tuck, Doctor Showed Me How to Clean but Should I be Worried?

I am 3 weeks post op from a breast lift with implant, tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks. I had to see my Dr yesterday because i noticed the middle of...

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Worried About Nipple 3 Days Post Op. Why Does It Look Like This? (photo)

Had full lift with removal old implant and new one placed in. I have my follow up this Wednesday. The left one is the one I am worried it is so purple.

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7 Months Post-Breast Lift and Sagging Again

I am 7 months post op after a breast lift. I lost about 65 pounds and my breasts changed significantly. I went with just a lift and no reduction and...

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Revision for Benelli Mastopexy Without BA? (photo)

I had a benelli mastopexy without breast implants three months ago for my tuberous breasts. I was initially delighted with the result--my areolas were...

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Tanning over Breast Lift Scars

My scars are very thin and not raised at all and i'm only 4 months post op. If i wait another 6 months and if my scars are 100% white then would...

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Breasts Smaller After Lift with Implants?

Hello, I had a breast lift with silicone implants 6 weeks on Thursday 8th. Before my surgery I was wearing a D/DD bra. I wanted to be back to my...

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Post Op Day 6 and Still Feeling Pain After Breast Lift/Aug?

I am post op 6 days after a breast lift and augmentation. I am having a lot of pain at the bottom incision where the implant was put it. It is better...

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How Long Will Drainage Last After a Breast Lift?

I had a breast lift 4 days ago and there is a little clear yellowish fluid draining from my right breast in one spot on the incision around my nipple...

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Seeking Advice As to What I Need in my Next Breast Lift Revision? (photo)

In 4/2010 I had a circumareolar breast lift w/silicone implants. I then sought the opinion of another Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performed a...

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Had A Vertical Lift, Now One Areola Is Smaller Than the Other. What Can I Do To Make Them Even?

Had vertical lift several weeks ago areola size uneven one is much smaller what to do to stretch small areola. Also some rippling around areola...

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Anchor Incisions Under my Breasts Are Really Painful. is This This Normal?

Anchor incisions under my breasts are really painful after my post op surgery (2 weeks post op) dressing was removed. No redness, discharge or fever....

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I Had a Lollipop Breast Lift w/o Implants, Why Would I be in So Much Burning Pain?

The doctor said I had an allergic reaction and there were some bubbles around my stitches and treated me for 9 days with some bandages with medicine...

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Was my Untidy Uplift Scar Unavoidable?

I had a BA and uplift to correct asmmetry almost a year ago. I complained to my surgeon that I had a section of nipple left beneath the uplift scar. I...

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Widening Areola After Converted Vertical List from Benelli, What Can Be Done?

Had vertical lift 2 months ago to correct monster benelli scar. Despite having a long vertical lift up to the beginning of my rib my areola have...

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I Need to Re-do my Lift That I Just Had. Will This Give Me a Smaller Appearance?

I had a peri aeriolar lift and aug 6 months ago and now am measuring the same as before surgery. I am happy with my size, I had 284cc silicone which...

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I Am Almost 2 Years out from a Lift and Augmentation and Still Splitting Stitches?

My surgery healed great then I developed a small opening on the arellano line. Very much like spitting stitches but I am almost 2years out. The spot...

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Had my Breast Lift but when the Doctor Stitched It Up 1 of Them Keeps Reopening, What Should I Do?

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Breast Lift + Augmentation 2.5 Weeks Ago, Healing Problems?

The left breast has a brown scab looking spot right below the areola. Dr. said that it was from stretching of the skin. She has had me keep it moist...

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Breast Reduction W Lift 13 Days Ago-my Stomach is Swollen-is This Normal?

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I Just Had a Mastopexy Today with Augmentation. When Can I Unwrap and Shower?

I just had a mastopexy today with augmentation. I have not unwrapped them yet and have some questions. When can I unwrap the ace and take a shower....

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Why Does the Bottom of the Breast Sometimes Flatten out After an Anchor Lift?

Is there anyway to prevent it?

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Different Arola and Nipple After Breast Lift. What Can I Do To Make Them The Same? (photo)

I had a breast lift with no augmantation 4 weeks ago and I still have some sweeling at the top of my right breast, the thing is I discover after I...

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Muscle Type Pain After Breast Lift with No Implants

Im having pain on my left breast only seems like muscle pain worried i did to much, i had a breast lift alone not implants and its been 2 weeks since...

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Scaly and Yellow Discharge from my Aereola and Incisions, I Had Breast Lift 5 Months Ago? (photo)

I had breast lift 5 months ago , they had to remove the stitches since I had an incision that was not healing. Now I notice that my aereola is crusty...

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How Do You Fix Breast Tissue Expanders That Have Folded or Buckled After the First Fill of 50cc?

I had tissue expanders put in immediately after my mastectomy with 50 cc in each. Two months later one of the expanders has folded or buckled causing...

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Can my Breast Be Fixed with Scar Revision? (photo)

I had a breast lift with implant ( round 340 cc) at 3 weeks post op i started spitting stittches on my right breast only,which resulted in wound...

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How Long After You Have a Breast Lift Will It Look Normal?

I have a friend who had a breast lift without an implant and it's been weeks now and one is bigger than the other. It's hard and swollen and...

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I Had a Mastopexy, but the Doctor Didn't Wrap Me or Suggest a Support Bra. Why?

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Should I Have to Pay for a Fourth Breast Lift Surgery?(photo)

In 4/2010 I had a circumareolar breast lift w/silicone implants. I then sought the opinion of another Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performed a...

2 doctor answers

Sagging After Full Uplift, 340cc High Profile Implants? (photo)

Hi All, I had the full uplift with 340cc HP implants. However after 7 mnths they have sagged a lot and have lost the fullness at the top and middle...

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Piece of Skin Under Breast in Crease 3 Weeks PO, What Is It?

I noticed a small piece of skin in the crease of my breast after a ba bl about 2 1/2 weeks ago what is this from

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How Long Should I Wait to Run After Breast Lift with Incision Separation?

I had a breast lift (no augmentation) 5 weeks ago and obtained incision separation at the t-junction on both breasts about 3 weeks ago. They are both...

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Surgeon Would Like to Remove a Little Bit More Skin from my Breasts. How Risky Is This and Is it Worth It?

I just saw my surgeon for my 6 mod follow up. I had a breast lift (lollipop incision) as well as my implants replaced. I am happy with the size and...

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Had a Breast Uplift and Have Had Fatty Lump Removed Post Op. The lumps have returned.

The Problem is the Lumps have returned and grow very quickly. they are not cancerous but could be fat or scar tissue.what should i be asking and...

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Day of Surgery, Sore Upper Pec and Armpit on Right Side?

So I'm about 6 hours post op for lollipop mastopexy breast lift. I feel good no intense pain. Haven't even touched pain meds yet. BUT, I am...

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Open Wound Three Weeks After Breast Lift with Implants? (photo)

Three weeks ago, I had my implants removed and new ones put in because of a deflation. At the same time, he took off some more skin, as I have skin...

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Does Having a Crescent Lift Make the Areola Bigger? Will It Go Back to Normal? if Its Lifted 1 1/2cm Will It B 1 1/2 Bigger?

I had breast implants&a crescent lift on one side to bring my nipple up 1 1/2cm to in line with my other nipple. i so unhappy with the results, it...

3 doctor answers

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