5 days PO, no implant. The skin jiggles and is loose above my nipples. Is all of the rippling normal at this point? (photos)

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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear antonice18,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast lift surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

You are early on in your recovery after surgery. Please allow a couple of months before assessing your results.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello Antonice,Great question. Thank you for your pictures. You are still early in your recovery process. There is swelling still present. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions. Good luck with your recovery.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.You are very early in the healing process, everything looks good so far. The steri-strips can cause some distortion to the skin and there is swelling present. Give yourself more time to heal.

Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Many thanks for posting your question. From what I can see from the photos, it appears that you have an excellent early result and are doing very well, only 5-days after surgery.The tapes are somewhat distorting the skin - which is completely normal and temporary - whilst they do their job of supporting your scars.I hope this reassures you and you continue under the care of your plastic surgeon as planned.

5 days PO, no implant. The skin jiggles and is loose above my nipples. Is all of the rippling normal at this point? (photos)

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5 days PO, no implant. The skin jiggles and is loose above my nipples. Is all of the rippling normal at this point? (photos)

Answers (8)

Answer: Healing from surgery

Answer: Healing from surgery

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Answer: Jiggling skin above nipples

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