Is this a double bubble?

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I had surgery 5 weeks ago. 375 cc Silicone under the muscle. Love them! Right under my left breast I developed a bump that I can push in and out. Dr said it was my implant - things are settling and imslim. I found another lump on the same breast toward clevage side. now, I see A shadow of my implant. Is this the start of a double bubble? I love my surgeon - she is great - reputable. She said all is fine at the moment - it may fix itself over time the implant is still settling. Will it get worse?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Some countour irregularities at the midline are normal and more noticeable when tissues are tight and a bit swollen. As your Implants drop and fluff, tight tissue will expand and soften. You will likely note little areas of tension round out on their own but it is too soon to evaluate. I recommend that you wait until closer to 6 months post op.All the best

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

At five weeks post surgery, you still have a long way to go in the recovery process.  I would just be patient and allow the implants to settle and breast tissue to mold around the implants.  This takes a full three months in most patients.  Your pictures show very slight changes, so I would not focus on them and instead focus on getting back to all your normal activities and allowing the breasts to fully heal.  I hope this helps.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question and your postoperative photographs.  My advise is to wait 4-6 months prior to considering a "final" result.  Implants do settle during this time.  Best regards.

Samuel Beran, MD · Answer

The cause of a double bubble is the descent of the implant below the established infra mammary fold.  During the first few months postoperatively it would be unusual to develop a double bubble.  The most likely reason for a compressible lump in the medial or inferior aspect of the breast is a palpable implant.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

WOW you are quite picky! The result appears excellent! There are ALWAYS slight differences between the breasts ALWAYS!. I hope you understand.

Is this a double bubble?

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