Four weeks ago tomorrow I exchanged my 225s to 325ccs and had a pocket repair to keep my breasts from going off to the sides. Forgetting, I used my arm for brief support as I plopped down onto my bed tonight. I hope what I heard was my lately very underused shoulder pop (my bra is very supportive and upper body still adjusting, no clue where it came from!) Am I still that fragile 4 weeks out? I am 5'1 and 85lbs, hoping that brief judgment lapse couldn't likely harm stitches or scar tissue.
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November 19, 2014
Answer: 4 weeks post op, I have popping sound when I sit down and accidentally leaning on arm. Is this normal?
Sorry to hear about your concerns. Your original implants were 20 cc different (2/3 of an ounce), so they actually had a very similar volume. Silicone implants come in pre set sizes and sometimes the jump from one size to the next maybe 30 or 40 or even 50 cc. So it is not surprising...
Your right side is healing, and it has a long way to go. After the capsule, which is scar tissue, is removed, the raw surface that's left will form a new scar. It takes a while for the scar to form and mature. As it does, the scar may tighten. Of course, if it tightens too much, you're...
It is possible but it's best to wait and see. It's difficult to predict per your photographs and not seeing the condition of your breast tissue. If you do experience #ptosis or sagging in the near future, a Breast Lift (#Mastopexy) may be considered. A Breast Lift can be done while having exi...
