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Thank you for your question. The "shiny skin" seen in the early post-operative period is a result of the skin being pulled tight to stretch over the surface of the implant. This will diminish over the next several weeks and is nothing to worry about. Please discuss all concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Also, make sure you follow all of your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions regarding level of physical activity and use of a support bra. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
This is the skin stretching, and it does go away. There is nothing about it that is a problem. Be patient.
It is likely because the skin needs to stretch to accommodate the implant. Best of luck. Regards,
The shiny skin appearance you mention, occurs from the skin being pulled taut. The skin stretches and is pulled very tight to accommodate the breast implant. This is what leads to the "shiny" skin. It helps to apply moisturizer to the breast but, you should avoid any direct application of the moisturizer or lotion to the incision. The "shiny" skin resolves after some time; this time frame will vary from person to person. Thank you for your question.
Your breasts have expanded after surgery, additionally you have swelling associated with the surgical procedure. These will contribute to the effect you are experiencing. Some patients will peel like they have had a sunburn. All can occur and are not worrisome.
At this point it is capsular contracture.Singulair may help, which can biological soften the capsule. Sometimes in addition to the active massage of moving the breast in the pocket (10 times per day one minute at a time), it helps to do some passive massage. Lie face down on a hard surface 20...
It seems that your left breast is slightly larger than the right; It also seems that you have more of a lift on the right side which will result in more swelling on that side; I would give it at least one more month for symmetry to improve.
Thanks for providing your photos, that is helpful. It does not appear that you have tubular breasts and a breast augmentation would be a nice addition. Weight loss would be helpful since it would likely make you feel even better about your new body shape after your augmentation but there is no...