My PS suggested placing a few sutures to help correct placement of my left implant but said it would be done under local anesthesia in the office. Is this common practice? Would the risk of infection not be super high with this procedure? Is it possible to have this corrected under general anesthesia in the OR? Is it likely that my implant will continue to fall out of the pocket if I do not choose to have it repaired? Photo progression shown for comparison.
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In the early weeks after breast augmentation, it is not uncommon to feel differently on the two sides. Sometimes the side of the dominant hand will experience more muscle contraction and spasm, and sometimes it's just a fluke that one side rests in the pocket earlier and better than the other ...
Stretch marks after breast augmentation are more common in patients seeking very large changes, as the abrupt increase in tension on the skin can cause microtears in the skin layers. This is not really reversible, but the pinkness usually goes away in time. This is not that dissimilar to the...
Hi. Thanks for posting your questions and photos.
Whether your nipples are too low or high depends on where they were before the procedure. This generally does not change after surgery. Implants, no matter how large, do not lift the nipple. Therefore, if you are happy with your current size, do...