Donald W. Buck II, MD

Thanks for your question brownowl. From your photos, you appear to have an excellent reconstruction. I do see the lines that concern you and this could be rippling, however, it could also just be related to postoperative swelling secondary to internal scar release at the time of your exchange. I would give it at least 8-12 weeks to settle before being overly concerned about it. If you do have rippling after the implants settle and swelling resolves, the easiest way to mask it is via fat grafting. Your board certified plastic surgeon will be able to help you along the way. Hope this helps.

Best of Luck,

Dr. Buck

Thank you for your questions girlonthetrain. The best way to determine the appropriate treatment for your situation is through an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. At that visit they would be able to determine your functional and aesthetic concerns and discuss appropriate methods to address each.  Hope this helps.

Best of Luck,

Dr. Buck

Thank you for your question tara3925. It is important to know that liposuction, in of itself, is not considered a weight loss procedure. Although during a BBL fat is removed from body areas, much of this fat will be purified and re-injected into the buttock region. The amount of fat removed and injected into the buttocks varies by individual and among surgeons. Your best bet is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss their personal technique.  Hope this helps.

Best of Luck,

Dr. Buck

Thanks for your question PaulaF93. The best way to determine for sure that everything is progressing as it should following your breast augmentation, is to get in to see your plastic surgeon. Based on your photo and description of symptoms, this most likely represents common muscular symptoms following submuscular breast implant placement. Although the same procedure is performed on both sides, sometimes the breasts can swell differently leading to some asymmetry. Likewise, if there is asymmetry preoperatively, then this asymmetry will persist, and can sometimes be more noticeable, postoperatively. Are you right handed? Have you been more active recently? All of these things can lead to swelling in the postoperative period. I generally do not worry about minor asymmetric swelling unless it persists beyond 12 weeks. However, for peace of mind, you should contact your surgeon for evaluation. Hope this helps!

All the Best,

Dr. Buck                  

Thanks for your question kuma425. The short answer to your question is, yes, nasal dorsum work can be performed without alteration of the tip structures. The long answer is, you should see a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in-office visit and assessment of your concerns to develop the appropriate surgical treatment plan for you. Hope this helps!

All the Best,

DB