Having to go on disability and 2 doctors has diagnose possible leakage and mold. Insurance want pay for surgery because implants put in originally for cosmetic. Now sick, hard to take care of child and self because of symptoms. X-ray shows up white stuff on chest wall.
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Thank you for the question. A breast lift and augmentation is something my patients and I discuss all the time. My suggestions to them are to be conservative and use an implant before considering a lift. Patients can always return and complete the lift later.
Small amount of drainage of yellowish fluid from the incision on the steri strip or gauze is ok. What is not normal is continues leaking like a faucet even a dripping faucet. This could be seroma formation collected in the pocket around your implant that is leaking through that part of the...
Yes, the scars can migrate a bit as your implants drop. They should end up in your crease or at the very bottom of your breast. Check with your surgeon to make sure that the position is good and ask about what type scar therapy is recommended. They should fade out nicely in...