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4 weeks after breast lift with augmentation, Lower part of my breast is shiny? (photo)

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rocky lashJan 3, 2017

Do I need to worry about anything? My insition looks good. This is not a good picture cause it's very shiny.

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S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Hello,Based solely on what you've said, your surgeon is being very cavalier with your current status, and not having you come in immediately for this is suspect. Your wound could lead to an infection of your implants, a disastrous problem. You need to be seen. Best of luck.

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

I appreciate your question. I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing ...

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

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