BL/BA 17 days ago. 435cc silicone under the muscle. Right side stretched just fine, but my left is really tight. Feels like a ball under my underarm sometimes. It also seems to rub the inside of my upperarm, because it is very sore and sensitive in this area. Doc says he doesn't think it is bad positioning of implant because everything looks even at the bottom of the breasts. i just feel very limited with what I can do with my left arm :(
Answer: How long does it take for the muscle to stretch and accommodate the implant ? what can I do to help stretch out the muscle Sounds like you had both a breast lift and a breast augmentation on both sides. You may have needed more skin tightening on one side than another which can make a difference in how you feel between the two breasts postoperatively. Both of muscle and skin have to stretch to naturally to accommodate the implant. Much of this happens within 3 weeks but you should have a good idea of what they will look like by three months. It is important to do gentle range of motion exercises with your arms so you don't stiffen up. Follow your surgeon's advice about possible massage. I often recommend a warm soft washcloth on the breast at this point to soothe and soften.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: How long does it take for the muscle to stretch and accommodate the implant ? what can I do to help stretch out the muscle Sounds like you had both a breast lift and a breast augmentation on both sides. You may have needed more skin tightening on one side than another which can make a difference in how you feel between the two breasts postoperatively. Both of muscle and skin have to stretch to naturally to accommodate the implant. Much of this happens within 3 weeks but you should have a good idea of what they will look like by three months. It is important to do gentle range of motion exercises with your arms so you don't stiffen up. Follow your surgeon's advice about possible massage. I often recommend a warm soft washcloth on the breast at this point to soothe and soften.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Post op Care. Some Advice: Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.It takes approximately 2 months for the implant properly fits under the muscle. In my practice, after performing a breast augmentation i recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry weight to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.To talk about the last result of your surgery we need to wait at least 4 months. Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Post op Care. Some Advice: Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.It takes approximately 2 months for the implant properly fits under the muscle. In my practice, after performing a breast augmentation i recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry weight to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.To talk about the last result of your surgery we need to wait at least 4 months. Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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August 11, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation firmness postop It takes six months to a year for the implants to completely soften and seek their natural position. In the interim you can control the placement with smooth implants by using a superior band or /and tight bra. If you have smooth implants massage can help when your plastic surgeon suggests. Check with him and good luck...
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Answer: Breast augmentation firmness postop It takes six months to a year for the implants to completely soften and seek their natural position. In the interim you can control the placement with smooth implants by using a superior band or /and tight bra. If you have smooth implants massage can help when your plastic surgeon suggests. Check with him and good luck...
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Answer: Time needed for breast implants to settle Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations.To answer your question, every patient is different and every surgery is tailored to fit the very specific anatomy of the patient. With that perspective, you should be a little more patient give it some more time especially that you less than 3 weeks post-op.I recommend that you keep communicating with your surgeon and to follow his/her recommendations hence working as a team together.Best of luck to you!Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS
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Answer: Time needed for breast implants to settle Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations.To answer your question, every patient is different and every surgery is tailored to fit the very specific anatomy of the patient. With that perspective, you should be a little more patient give it some more time especially that you less than 3 weeks post-op.I recommend that you keep communicating with your surgeon and to follow his/her recommendations hence working as a team together.Best of luck to you!Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS
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Answer: Mastopexy Augmentation Most women have very differing breasts and it is common for plastic surgeon to have to do more surgery on one side when compared to the other. This is especially true with revision cases. Give your self some time. 4-6 weeks is when the muscle should accommodate most noticeably. A muscle relaxant may help in the interim.
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Answer: Mastopexy Augmentation Most women have very differing breasts and it is common for plastic surgeon to have to do more surgery on one side when compared to the other. This is especially true with revision cases. Give your self some time. 4-6 weeks is when the muscle should accommodate most noticeably. A muscle relaxant may help in the interim.
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