I am 5 weeks post-op after having a breast lift on both breasts and a reduction on my right breast. As you can see my breasts are different shape and left nipple points more outward and sits higher than my right. I am hoping to have a breast augmentation in the near future but I am worried that if I do this discrepancy will increase. Will this happen and if so will it be very noticeable? Am I able to have the nipple moved into a better position with an augmentation in the same op? Thank you.
Answer: Post Op Nipple Position Hi bdfh2468,
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Answer: Post Op Nipple Position Hi bdfh2468,
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December 3, 2018
Answer: Shape Hello, you are still early in this healing process. It can take some time for things to settle. Until then, I would recommend close follow up with your PS.
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December 3, 2018
Answer: Shape Hello, you are still early in this healing process. It can take some time for things to settle. Until then, I would recommend close follow up with your PS.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Breast Surgery Recovery bdfh2468. I appreciate your concern, however pre-operative photographs would be helpful. Also, it is still quite early in your recovery journey and swelling needs to subside and scarring soften. I would wait at least six months prior to undergoing any type of breast augmentation to allow complete healing. Express your concerns to your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Breast Surgery Recovery bdfh2468. I appreciate your concern, however pre-operative photographs would be helpful. Also, it is still quite early in your recovery journey and swelling needs to subside and scarring soften. I would wait at least six months prior to undergoing any type of breast augmentation to allow complete healing. Express your concerns to your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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December 3, 2018
Answer: Take time and then assess Thank you for your question! Don't worry about the discrepancy yet - you heal about 10% per month so everything needs time to settle. If you heal and are still asymmetric, your PS can oftentimes use implant placement and pocket manipulation to help even out the difference. However, keep in mind that everyone is asymmetric and perfect symmetry won't happen. If the amount of asymmetry that resolves (or doesn't) from your lift is still unsatisfying, discuss alternative options with your PS.Best of luck!
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December 3, 2018
Answer: Take time and then assess Thank you for your question! Don't worry about the discrepancy yet - you heal about 10% per month so everything needs time to settle. If you heal and are still asymmetric, your PS can oftentimes use implant placement and pocket manipulation to help even out the difference. However, keep in mind that everyone is asymmetric and perfect symmetry won't happen. If the amount of asymmetry that resolves (or doesn't) from your lift is still unsatisfying, discuss alternative options with your PS.Best of luck!
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December 2, 2018
Answer: Will my nipples point in different directions? You are still early in the healing process and what you are seeing are not your final results yet. You may still be experiencing swelling and some bruising at this point in time. It usually takes around 3 to 6 months to fully heal and only by then will you be able to see your final results. Usually at 4 months the tissues start to relax and settle. The best course of action would be to follow up regularly with your surgeon.
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December 2, 2018
Answer: Will my nipples point in different directions? You are still early in the healing process and what you are seeing are not your final results yet. You may still be experiencing swelling and some bruising at this point in time. It usually takes around 3 to 6 months to fully heal and only by then will you be able to see your final results. Usually at 4 months the tissues start to relax and settle. The best course of action would be to follow up regularly with your surgeon.
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