I’m about 3 1/2 wks po from DDD to,I’m assuming, a B.I have some rippling/bunching on my breasts. During surgery the skin was pulled really tight on both breasts, especially the left. Over the past weeks some of the ripples have turned into stretch marks,but the bottom portion of the left breast still has folds.The right breast wasnt as bad.I think my breasts were sutured too tight.I know its early but I would like to know if things will fall in place or if I’ll need a revision.Thanks
Answer: Post of BR Congratulations on your procedure. It is way too early to determine if you will need a revision. Swelling after a surgery can last anywhere from 6-8 months give or take. I would recommend giving it some time and see how the breast are a few months down the road. Follow up with your surgeon and see what he or she recommend. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Post of BR Congratulations on your procedure. It is way too early to determine if you will need a revision. Swelling after a surgery can last anywhere from 6-8 months give or take. I would recommend giving it some time and see how the breast are a few months down the road. Follow up with your surgeon and see what he or she recommend. Best of luck to you.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction revision Thank you for your question.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction revision Thank you for your question.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Bunching and rippling of skin 3.5 weeks after breast reduction. Will I need a revision? Thank you for the question and photographs. I certainly understand your concerns. The good news is that this is not at all uncommon and does have a tendency to settle over time. I would give it a good three months to get a good idea of how much it will settle. I would probably wait at least six months before I considered a revision. I think it’s wise to bring these concerns to the attention of your surgeon and see if there are any recommendations that may help to speed up the process. Good luck.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Bunching and rippling of skin 3.5 weeks after breast reduction. Will I need a revision? Thank you for the question and photographs. I certainly understand your concerns. The good news is that this is not at all uncommon and does have a tendency to settle over time. I would give it a good three months to get a good idea of how much it will settle. I would probably wait at least six months before I considered a revision. I think it’s wise to bring these concerns to the attention of your surgeon and see if there are any recommendations that may help to speed up the process. Good luck.
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May 29, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction: Will I need a revision? Although your concerns are understandable, I think that you may already have a good understanding: it is too early to evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed. I would expect a large amount of the "bunching and rippling" of the skin to smoothen out over the course of the next several months; the question that cannot be answered online is whether or not the degree of improvement will be sufficient, or whether revisionary surgery will be beneficial. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to more specific thoughts, advice, and/or meaningful reassurance.Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.
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May 29, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction: Will I need a revision? Although your concerns are understandable, I think that you may already have a good understanding: it is too early to evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed. I would expect a large amount of the "bunching and rippling" of the skin to smoothen out over the course of the next several months; the question that cannot be answered online is whether or not the degree of improvement will be sufficient, or whether revisionary surgery will be beneficial. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to more specific thoughts, advice, and/or meaningful reassurance.Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.
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May 29, 2018
Answer: Rippling of skin post-breast reduction First of all, congratulations on your breast reduction, MeliaK!
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May 29, 2018
Answer: Rippling of skin post-breast reduction First of all, congratulations on your breast reduction, MeliaK!
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