Bottoming out of Left Breast or Swelling - 4 1/2 Week Post Op? (photo)

Hi, I wanted to gain some additional perspective on this. I have had some degree of swelling on the left side under the crease since my BL/BA 4.5 weeks ago. (no crease incision). I am concerned that it looks like it is bottoming out. I had my FU with my PS on Monday and asked if this was swelling, and he stated it was. I would like additional opinions if possible. If this is swelling, when can I expect resolution? My next FU is in 3 mo and would like to know when to act on this if bottoming

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Bottoming Of Breast Implants After Surgery

Dear Nancial, What is more important is the redness depicted in the photo of your left breast; this could be a sign of infection and I encourage you to keep an eye on it as if it worsens you will need to see your PS before your projected meeting. The "bottoming out" of your left breast implant should be addressed with your surgeon by a physical exam as it is not possible to confirm it though photographs. Thank you for your question and the best of wishes to... more

Breast augmentation question

The redness is what bothers me in your pictures. I hope it is not a sign of infection but rather prolonged inflammation. I would make sure you see your doctor for follow up before 3 months. No concern for bottoming out at this point. Good Luck!

Bottoming out or skin excess with an augmentation-mastopexy?

Looks like you had a "lollipop" breast lift (no horizontal incision). It would have been useful to include a) the right 3/4 and profile views to compare with the left side, with which you are concerned & b) your pre-op pics. The BL/BA is a tough op because both the PS and patient have a lot of expectations: good symmetry, equivalent nipple position and areolar diameters, acceptable scars and a "hand in glove fit". By this I mean that the implant (hand) should... more