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Will the Tightness Go Away After Breast Implants?

asked 3 years ago by Summer1921 in Fayetteville, NC
Latest answer by Wayne I. Yamahata, MD
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I had Breast implants and was not happy with how the implants sat. I wanted them higher and closer together. So my doctor told me he could do this with sutures. (Now I know sutures are not guaranteed to hold) I wanted to give it shot anyway. Well, I'm not happy with that at all. The sutures made no difference whatsoever. They are not closer or higher as I wanted them to be.The sides of my breast look weird and tight-looking. My doctor told me this will go away on the sides. Is this true? My nipples also look like the are a little angled out.

3 answers to Will the Tightness Go Away After Breast Implants?

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Not everyone's breast will look perfect after breast augmentation or breast lifts

Hi Kerry, I’m sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with the breast augmentation. Without actually seeing you it is difficult to make an accurate assessment of your condition. I will say however that there are occasionally anatomic limitations to the outcome of breast augmentation. As an example, if a patient’s nipples are located low on the chest they will probably still appear low after surgery. In other cases, if a patient’s nipples are directed to the side, they... more
Wayne I. Yamahata, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.anuyu.com

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Tightness after Breast Implants

Hi Kerry, Thank you for your question. Yes, the tightness should go away after some time. It is most likely from the sutures. The sutures could have also changed the positioning of your nipples. I would give things a little time to adjust and then if you are still unhappy, talk to your plastic surgeon to see what else may help.
Sam Speron, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Implants and pocket adjustments

Tightening up the pocket to improve fullness medially and superiorly may change the position of the nipples in relationship to the implants.  The irregularity on the side is probably from the sutures, and usually goes away.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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