BA 15 days ago, cohesive silicone. Dr instructed me to wear compression bra for 30 days post. As the swelling has decreased it appears the constant compression is causing the implant to take on a triangular shape, with a flat outer edge and round inner, as well as pulling the nipples outward. Should I reduce use of the compression bra, or will the implant be able to round out after the 30 days?
May 14, 2018
Answer: Breast Shape after breast implants The bra may cause some temporary change in your breast shape due to the swelling, but it is unlikely to cause any permanent change. However, make sure the implant is not displaced by the compression bra, because the bra can cause an implant mal-position in the early postoperative period. All surgeons are different, so I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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May 14, 2018
Answer: Breast Shape after breast implants The bra may cause some temporary change in your breast shape due to the swelling, but it is unlikely to cause any permanent change. However, make sure the implant is not displaced by the compression bra, because the bra can cause an implant mal-position in the early postoperative period. All surgeons are different, so I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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May 14, 2018
Answer: Post-operative swelling changes Hi - thanks for your question. The natural breast tissue over the implant has some post-surgical swelling which will linger and decrease over the next 3-4 months. As the skin stretches to accommodate the new size change, the swelling will also decrease over time. During this time of softening and dropping you may notice the rounder shape. Your Plastic surgeon may have a specific goal with the breast garment so it's always best to discuss this early together. Each Surgeon develops a sense of how their operations turn out over time and you may find that you will feel more reassured with this discussion.
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May 14, 2018
Answer: Post-operative swelling changes Hi - thanks for your question. The natural breast tissue over the implant has some post-surgical swelling which will linger and decrease over the next 3-4 months. As the skin stretches to accommodate the new size change, the swelling will also decrease over time. During this time of softening and dropping you may notice the rounder shape. Your Plastic surgeon may have a specific goal with the breast garment so it's always best to discuss this early together. Each Surgeon develops a sense of how their operations turn out over time and you may find that you will feel more reassured with this discussion.
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