I am 120lbs 5'4" and got 425ccs under the muscle, 2.5 weeks post opp. There is a spot in my lower cleavage about 1.5" from the incision on my left breast where the implant edge can be felt, my PS said this is normal as the tissue is thin there. Yesterday I started having sharp pains in that spot. Could this be from the implant dropping or should I be concerned?
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Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. It is clear in your pictures that this is an area that's bothersome. This could likely be remedied by combination of ultrasonic liposuction and possibly using fat grafting or high profile implants to increase Breast projection ...
Tegaderm would add minimal if any support against tension. Medipore taping or a scar-tension system like Embrace are better options I recommend for patients. Tegaderm is very pliable and does little to provide support. Hope this helps!--Erik Hoy, M.D.
I would not call a breast augmentation minor surgery. You are anesthetized, you take narcotic pain medications, you have a (brief) period of disability. But most women are functional the same day, and back to work in 3-5 days.Age requirements are a minimum of 18 years old (22 for silicone...