Strange new fold of fat at side of breasts. Can anything be done to correct this? (Photo)
October 4, 2022
Asked By:Alaina28 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hello there, I am feeling really disappointed about the outcome of my breast reduction, and wish I’d scrutinised my chosen surgeon’s results pics more. I seem to have been given an unnatural fold of flab on the outside of my breasts near my armpit. The breasts just continue into this roll and it looks a little deformed! Is there anything I can do to correct this? My surgeon just tells me my original breasts were much worse before (asymmetrical, 150g L and 450 R removed). Gutted.
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Swollen breasts due to menstruation can have an impact on breast reduction and mastopexy (breast lift) procedures. Here's how:
1.) Timing of Surgery: It's important to schedule your breast reduction and mastopexy surgery at a time when your breasts are not significantly swollen or engorged....
I encourage you to follow up with your surgeon once you have finished the course of prescribed antibiotics. Your surgeon will advise if anything further is needed depending on how you're doing. Best wishes!
Large breasts may not only interfere with your physical ability to function in daily activities but can be emotionally burdensome as well. From what you describe you are a candidate for a breast reduction. Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue and reshapes the contour of the...
