Thank you for your photos.&nbsp; I&nbsp;tell my patients that they should give their breasts at least 3-4 months before judging the final result.&nbsp; This is because the breast implant will take about 4 months to start settling into the pocket.&nbsp; I perform a rapid recovery breast augmentation in all my primary augmentations.
My goal in this procedure&nbsp;is to cause as as little damage to the muscle or ribs as possible.&nbsp;Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation&nbsp;is made possible by my use of a meticulous technique that causes as little bleeding as possible. I believe&nbsp;that blood oozing during the procedure near the ribs is what causes discomfort after a breast augmentation surgery. I make&nbsp;sure to cauterize or seal all the bleeding vessels around the muscle and ribs during the procedure.&nbsp;
Finally,&nbsp;I only open up my breast pocket the exact diameter of the implant which allows for a better positioning of the implant.
Hope this helps!

Hi,&nbsp;I’m 5 weeks post op with 300cc smooth. I requested the far apart look with side boob with my nipples placed high if possible. Somehow it seems I’ve gotten the opposite of what I wanted. They are much too close/high, with an ugly snoopy profile. I&nbsp;know it’s “early days” but I’ve read many articles online that say that around 6 weeks things should be getting close to final shape. I’m wondering will they still change/drop a lot? Or, is this near to what I should expect. Thanks, C.

5 weeks post-op, my breasts are much too high/close and looks like snoopy deformity. Will they change at all? (Photos)

Breast Implants

Thank you for your question.&nbsp; I perform a very detailed examination for every breast augmentation patient that comes into our office for a consult.&nbsp; The examination includes specific measurements that help me come up with a good size for my patients.&nbsp; Our patients also are able to try on special sizing implants in a bra prior to deciding on a size.&nbsp;
Each of these measurements ensure the best fit for breast surgery.

Will 415cc too big for me? Will be D cup? Or DD? (photos)

Thank you for your question.&nbsp; In my practice I would not offer you a mini tummy tuck.&nbsp; I would offer you a full tummy tuck with a rectus muscle plilcation.&nbsp; The reason being is that a mini tummy tuck only enables the surgeon to resect a small amount of extra skin from about 6 cm above the vaginal orifice to above.&nbsp; You seem to have a bit more laxity in your skin tissues for that particular procedure.
Patients may consider a tummy tuck to remove excess skin, as it cannot be addressed with exercise. This procedure can&nbsp;also&nbsp;tighten abdominal muscles that have separated, something that even strenuous activity cannot accomplish. While a tummy tuck&nbsp;is usually best for patients who have been pregnant or undergone a significant weight loss, it can also be appropriate for individuals seeking to eliminate loose skin on their abdomen, which can be addressed with a panniculectomy.&nbsp;
In simplest terms, during a mini tummy tuck, excess loose skin below the belly button will be removed. Underlying muscles can be tightened as well. Recovery from a mini tummy tuck is usually faster than from a full tummy tuck, because it typically involves less surgery. For those patients who have loose skin only in their lower abdominal region, a mini tummy tuck may be most beneficial.
In a traditional, or “full” tummy tuck, loose skin in both the middle and lower abdominal regions can be addressed&nbsp;with a panniculectomy. After excess skin is removed, abdominal muscles&nbsp;can be tightened (abdominoplasty)&nbsp;and remaining skin is reattached.&nbsp;

I just had a consultation with a Dr. I’m getting my umbilical hernia repaired but still undecided about a full or mini tummy tuck (the Dr. gave me both options). The full tummy tuck was quoted at only $600 more, so cost is not a factor. I guess I’m leaning toward a full tummy tuck because that would get rid of more stretch marks. I have some above my belly button that I know won’t be removed with a mini. Suggestions please?!

Full or mini tummy tuck w/ hernia repair? (Photos)

Tummy Tuck

Thank you for your question and thank you for your picture.&nbsp; While it is difficult to tell without an actual examination The bump could meet many things.&nbsp; A bump on a scar could point to a hypertrophic area of scarring which normally is treated by steroid injections or massage with a silicone scar gel.&nbsp; I&nbsp;tell my patients that areas of swelling take about 6 months to fully resolve.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In any case I would keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon who will be able to guide you in the appropriate treatment.

I noticed a small firm bump forming about 5 wks post op tummy tuck.. just above my navel. Even today, at 4 mos. Post op, if I wear my binder consistently for multiple days the 'bump' isn't noticeable. The more I have my binder off and am active, the more the bump protrudes. It is very firm. Is that consistent with a pseudobursa or just muscle swelling?

Why do I have a bump 4 mos. post op tummy tuck? (photos)

A breast augmentation timing question is one that is a very iportant decision.&nbsp; I generally advise patient's who are going to have children in the near future to wait until after pregnancy to have the procedure.&nbsp; The reason being is that breast feeding and the enlargement of the breast may change the shape and size of the breast.&nbsp; Patients can certainly breast feed after a breast augmentation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hope this helps!

I am 24 years old and have been contemplating getting a <a href="http://www.realself.com/breast-augmentation">breast augmentation</a> for many years, the only thing holding me back is that i don&#39;t have any children yet. Is it recomended to wait until after children? and if not will I still be able to breast feed if I have breast implants?

Wait Until After Children for Breast Augmentation?

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