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Asked By: Sandra1978
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Thank you for your question. I agree with the other comments you have received. It is important to consider if the implants have been settling over the past 7 weeks slowly, or if they have stayed in the same position. You are still in the recovery period after your breast augmentation, and commonly the implants can sit high in the breast creating that shape. It would not be uncommon for this to take several months to settle.In addition, this is a new volume for your breast tissue and skin and it can take some time to stretch-out and create a more aesthetic shape. After 2 months, this will not be your final shape. I think your plan is a good one to call and arrange a follow-up with your plastic surgeon to ensure you are progressing well with your recovery, and to discuss any concerns you have. Sometimes a "Bando", which is a band that you wear on the top of your chest to help encourage the implants to settle more naturally in the breast, can help. Again, you could discuss that with your plastic surgeon with your follow-up visit.Best Wishes,
Asked By: Rsmith175
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Thank you for the question. As you have mentioned, there are lots of different types of implants and different projections. Every woman has an ideal image of how they would like their breast to look, and this is a very personal decision. The goal for your breast surgery is to help you achieve the look and feel that you are most excited about. There is a spectrum of looks possible, from natural to augmented, and different volume implants with different projections will contribute to this. When you go through your consult, you should get a sense of the volume that you like. An important component to your surgery is to then have an implant with that volume match your breast dimensions. There are some general limitations to the width of an implant that will give an aesthetically optimal breast appearance based on your breast width measurements, and therefore, if you are wishing for more volume, as you exceed this width limitation to the implant, it will be more projecting, or higher profile. The best advice would be to see a plastic surgeon in your area to review your goals with you through a full consultation and help give you a better idea of what the options would be for you to achieve them.Best of luck.
Asked By: vanilleah
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Thank you for your question. I agree with the comments you have already received. The picture you have shown is a little hard to see, however the opening does appear quite superficial. If that is the case, it should heal with some dressings and wound care. This would most likely not be closed surgically, as a small opening should heal okay on its own.That being said, as was mentioned in your other comments, if the incision is larger and more open, there is a risk to the implant. The best thing for you to do would be to see your surgeon. If that is not an option for you, you could find another plastic surgeon in your area, or as was suggested go to see your family physician or emergency room for some advice.Best wishes and best of luck.
Asked By: Butterflyt
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Thank you for the question. In general, the difference with these types of implants is how much they project. Every woman has an ideal image of how they would like their breast to look, and this is a very personal decision. The goal for your breast surgery is to help you achieve the look and feel that you are most excited about. There is a spectrum of looks possible, from natural to augmented, and different volume implants with different projections will contribute to this. When you go through a sizing consult, with sizers and/or computer imaging, you will get a sense of the volume that you like. An important component to your surgery is to then have an implant with that volume match your breast dimensions. There are some general limitations to the width of an implant that will give an aesthetically optimal breast appearance based on your breast width measurements, and therefore, if you are wishing for more volume, as you exceed this width limitation to the implant, it will be more projecting, or higher profile. I agree with the other comment you have received, and the best advice would be to see a plastic surgeon in your area to review your goals with you through a full consultation and help give you a better idea of what the options would be for you to achieve them.Best of luck.
Asked By: Cutegal160
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Thank you for the question. Part of your time frame for recover and return to activities depends on your surgery details and post operative course. Your plastic surgeon can advise you best on what they think would be reasonable for you to do, and things to avoid.Typically, most patients by 4 weeks are ready to return to full activities, including exercise and strenuous work. That being said, often a gradual return can allow for an easier transition, as you have not been doing those same activities for the past month. Heavy lifting activities that really involve engaging the chest muscles can take longer than 4 weeks to return comfortably too. It sounds like you might have done just a bit too much too soon, and should start to feel more comfortable with those activities over the next few weeks.Best Wishes,
Asked By: sharissaupton
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Thank you for your question. You are very early in your recovery after your breast augmentation, and commonly the implants can sit high in the breast creating that shape. In addition, this is a new volume for your breast tissue and skin and it can take some time to stretch-out and create a more aesthetic shape. After 2 days, this will not be your final shape and you can keep reminding yourself that you are very early after surgery. I agree with your other recommendation to follow-up with your plastic surgeon to ensure you are progressing well with your recovery and to discuss any concerns you have to help reassure you. Sometimes you will need to use a "Bando" which is a band that you wear on the top of your chest to help encourage the implants to settle more naturally in the breast. Again, you could discuss that with your plastic surgeon with your follow-up visit.Best Wishes,
Asked By: QuietSelfconscious
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Thank you for your question. Your photos do demonstrate a tuberous breast shape. This is more common than most patient think, and can be quite subtle for some people, or more noticeable for others. There are several different approaches to improve the appearance of the breast and nipple depending on your goals. Most likely for you, this would include an incision around your areola which would also allow for release of the tightness under the breast and around the nipple, and implants could also be beneficial to help expand this area of tightness and increase the volume and appearance of the breast.I would recommend you set up a consultation with a plastic surgeon in your area to help to give you more information on what you are noticing and what the options would be to help improve this. Best of luck.
Asked By: partyof6
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Thank you for the question and congratulations with the new excitement in your life. I agree with the answers you have already received, and typically would recommend waiting 6 months after finishing breast feeding to see how much recovery your body has from the pregnancy. Some mum's re-gain their pre-pregnancy shape with ease, however, this can take several months, and despite the best efforts to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle, there are some elements that can be resistant to return to a state that you are happy with. Usually, 6 months after breast feeding you can get a sense of what has returned and will give you a more predictable result when you have surgery.Best Wishes,
Asked By: dadalina
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I agree with the other comments you have received. It is very common for the breast pocket to be irrigated with an antibiotic solution before the implant is placed. Some of this is left in the pocket and it takes a period of time to absorb. Also, some air can be trapped in the pocket when the implant is placed and again, takes some time to dissipate. If you feel like the breasts are significantly warmer than the rest of your body, you should arrange a follow-up with your plastic surgeon to check make sure things are healing as expected.Best Wishes,
Asked By: shortyr1
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Thank you for your question. I agree with the answers you have already received. The difference between a 350cc implant and a 375cc implant is not much in terms of the overall volume of the implant. More important is your own breast and chest dimensions and your overall goals for the surgery. By your description you are quite petite, and both options will be a noticeable change for you and should give you a similar look.The real goal is to meet the look you are wishing to achieve. Your plastic surgeon should be able to help guide you on implant options for this and also for ultimately deciding what implant will optimally meet your breast dimensions. During your sizing, if you felt like the implants were definitely too large, and you are not wishing to look too big, you may want to revisit the sizing. If you felt the 350 cc, or the 375 cc implant was slightly too large, but close to the look you are hoping to achieve, it might be a good choice for you, as the implant enhancement will look slightly smaller under the breast and chest muscle.Best Wishes,
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