Breasts were fine & nicely rounded 1 week post op after breast aug. I was then instructed to wear a sports bra 2nd week post op. Week 3 post op, I developed indentations. I’ve tried massaging, but it pushes the indentations in more. I developed blue veins on the indentations. Will veins go away in time? I’m 4.5 weeks post op. My surgeon also said this is not a double bubble/bottoming out. Is there anything I can do to rectify this indentation? What are the recourses? Can breast tissue reform?
October 15, 2018
Answer: It's Not the Sportsbra Hello,Those indentations are your original inframammary fold, which have been lifted off of your chest with the interposition of your implants. Your nipple to fold distance was very short, and you were not a candidate for a circumareolar lift. At this point you will need to heal for at least 6 months and be re-evaluated. Please get a second opinion from an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who specializes in revision breast surgery. Best of luck!
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October 15, 2018
Answer: It's Not the Sportsbra Hello,Those indentations are your original inframammary fold, which have been lifted off of your chest with the interposition of your implants. Your nipple to fold distance was very short, and you were not a candidate for a circumareolar lift. At this point you will need to heal for at least 6 months and be re-evaluated. Please get a second opinion from an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who specializes in revision breast surgery. Best of luck!
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October 15, 2018
Answer: BA results Dear hollygolightly29,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 15, 2018
Answer: BA results Dear hollygolightly29,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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