3.5 Weeks Post Breast Implants, and Developed a Ridge on the Side? (photo)

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op, silicone-under muscle-360cc. I am 94lbs. I noticed after about a week in ahalf that the right breast has like a ridge on the side. I did mention to my surgeon who is double board certified, and he didn't really explain to me what was going on, but that it was not serious.Maybe you can explain to me. I don't want my surgeon to think that I blame him, thank you so much here is a photo.

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3.5 Weeks Post Breast Implants, and Developed a Ridge on the Side?

Yes I see the "ridge" on the right side in the lateral position. It could be swelling or a limited dissection. But at 3.5 weeks post op very early to be concerned. If after 3 months this has not improved than consider other therapies/. Now just wait and maybe exercise by pushing the implant laterally, if OK with your surgeon.

Ridge in breast pocket after augmentation.

Your surgeon created (almost symmetrical) pockets for each of your implants, but your chest wall, muscles, and measurements were not perfectly symmetrical prior to surgery. This natural asymmetry is normal for all patients (think heart on one side of your ribcage and not the other) and so is it absolutely normal for even the most technically precise surgeon to be unable to create absoolutely identical breast pockets for your implants. Sometimes we do better than others, and... more

Edge of implant

At 3.5 weeks after a breast augmenation it is too early to worry about that. More than likely as things settle and the tissue softens, the shape will be better.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Ridges and edges after silicone breast implants

If you are quite thin and have little breast tissue to cover, you can see and feel edges even on a silicone gel breast imlant especially on the lower or outer edge. Your photo shows an area where the pocket is not smooth. You can blame your surgeon as we all are responsible for our work. It is early though and for most the pocket will smooth out on its own over time.

Ridge on side of breast after surgery

3.5 weeks is really too early to scrutinize your results. You are in the early post op phase of healing and need to give your body more time to heal. The things that you notice may well resolve with time, but remember that breast implants are very good medical devices, but are not perfect...your breasts may always have some mild asymmetry.