I had breast implants almost 5 weeks ago and at 3 weeks, I started to get itchy and red around the steri strips. I had them removed a week later, and was told I was having an allergy to them. However, it's now been 5 days since they have been removed and the rash is spreading. Since being removed, little blisters keep popping. Is it normal for the rash to spread? I'm worried that I am also allergic to the implant. Is this possible?
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Answer: Persistent rash initially attributed to steri strips
Thank you for your question. Many patients find it surprising, but the price difference between saline and silicone implants is only about $1000. If you are considering a breast augmentation, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss all of t...
Breast Implant Rippling most often occurs when there is insufficient soft tissue coverage due to little overlying body fat and breast tissue. Implants placed beneath the muscle help to minimize this phenomena but the lower and outside breast (as pectoralis muscle is no longer present), towards...
It doesn't make any difference if your implants are above or below your muscle with regards to breast feeding. The incision site may make a difference The incision site, specifically the periareolar incision may cause blocked milk ducts and decrease your ability to breast feed though in my...
