Stomach Pains After Breast Augmentation

One of the biggest reasons for breast implant asymmetry after surgery is preexisting asymmetry that you never noticed.  I try to point this out to all of my patients before surgery (and it can vary greatly), and you would be surprised at how frequently women never noticed this before.  H...

It's not unusual for patients to have asymmetry following breast augmentation surgery. This is a normal finding and occurs to some degree in almost everyone who undergoes breast augmentation. Asymmetry can occur for a variety of reasons. It's often due to factors that can't be controlled by the...

At twenty-two days it is most likely you broke a dissolving suture but it could be something more serious and you should see your surgeon for an evaluation.

Sometimes after surgery there may be some skin peeling. This can be from numerous causes: the tape irritating the skin, swelling, dry skin, and skin necrosis. Just make sure it is not the latter.

Fat distribution is the key to this answer. Patients distribute fat in different way from patient to patient as well as from one age to another. Some people may have skinny arms and legs while they accumulate all their weight centrally and others are the opposite. When you were younger, fat may...

After a breast augmentation, I typically allow my patients to shower and swim after 1 week.  Can you still get an infection?  Yes, but your chances are pretty low.  Either way, make sure you get your incisions checked out right before you go swimming to make sure your incisions...