I am 1 week out from a breast augmentation (275 silicone unders. 105lbs, preop 34AA) and my shirt tore off one of my steri strips. The incision seems to look ok, but it is a little red and a bit sore. There is a little part that doesn't look totally sealed (like a cat scratch). Should I go back to my doctor?
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With any stress that you have in your life, your adrenal glands respond with a "fight or flight" reaction by dumping catacholamines into your blood stream. About one to three weeks later you have a "let down" where your body is trying to build up the stores of these...
Breast implants take time after surgery to "settle" into the appropriate position. This can be several weeks to a months. Frequently, one breast will settle faster than the other. It is too early to make a determination at 8 weeks, but you should contact your plastic...
Thank you for your question and for your photos. Based on your
photos provided, you are not an ideal candidate for breast augmentation. Your breasts are very nice and big. I would
advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon
for a detailed examination to discuss...
