I am just about 9 weeks post op from a silicone submuscular implant. Since about weeks 3, my breast have been extremely dry. Not so much the nipples, they seem fine. But the skin on the breasts, especially the sides, its super dry and flakey. I can see skin flakes in my clothing when I undress. I try to gently exfoliate and lotion them everyday. I have never had this issue before surgery. Is this normal?
Answer: Dry, flaky skin 9 weeks after silicone submuscular implants? Thank you for your questions. This is extremely common after augmentation surgery. The skin is put on stretch and also has more pressure on garments that may not fit right. This leads to dryness and irritation of the skin. I usually recommend patients try Aquaphor which can be obtained over the counter. Moisturize like crazy and this should improve with time but may take several weeks.Good luck!
Helpful
Answer: Dry, flaky skin 9 weeks after silicone submuscular implants? Thank you for your questions. This is extremely common after augmentation surgery. The skin is put on stretch and also has more pressure on garments that may not fit right. This leads to dryness and irritation of the skin. I usually recommend patients try Aquaphor which can be obtained over the counter. Moisturize like crazy and this should improve with time but may take several weeks.Good luck!
Helpful
April 25, 2018
Answer: Dry skin Dry, flaky skin after breast augmentation surgery is very common. Ask your plastic surgeon what he/she recommends. In my practice, I recommend Aquaphor to help hydrate the skin. Good luck!
Helpful
April 25, 2018
Answer: Dry skin Dry, flaky skin after breast augmentation surgery is very common. Ask your plastic surgeon what he/she recommends. In my practice, I recommend Aquaphor to help hydrate the skin. Good luck!
Helpful
April 25, 2018
Answer: Is this normal. Dry and flaky skin is seen commonly after breast implants. Eucerin cream and Aquaphor do a better job at hydrating the skin.
Helpful
April 25, 2018
Answer: Is this normal. Dry and flaky skin is seen commonly after breast implants. Eucerin cream and Aquaphor do a better job at hydrating the skin.
Helpful
April 25, 2018
Answer: Dry flaky skin after breast augmentation. It is common for skin to be dry and flaky after surgery especially surgery that puts tension on the skin such as an augmentation. Gentle exfoliation and lotion will help. Heavier creams such as Eucerin are also helpful. Talk to your surgeon about this.
Helpful
April 25, 2018
Answer: Dry flaky skin after breast augmentation. It is common for skin to be dry and flaky after surgery especially surgery that puts tension on the skin such as an augmentation. Gentle exfoliation and lotion will help. Heavier creams such as Eucerin are also helpful. Talk to your surgeon about this.
Helpful
Answer: Recommendation Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!
Helpful
Answer: Recommendation Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!
Helpful
