I am almost 6 weeks out from A breast lift and 260cc implant. Swelling has completely gone down but the implants have not dropped. In fact. They feel like they are rising. I feel like I can't breath. I have lost 10 pounds because I feel like something is stepping on my chest. Is this normal?
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December 29, 2016
Answer: Breast implants feel heavy on chest and are not dropping. Loosing weigh because of it.
Now that your tegaderm has fallen off, I would use gauze, or telfa pad. Either is probably fine, and other options are also available. Its most important to keep the wound clean and dry. The slight open area sounds normal - its unlikely to not be sewn together so much as the wound edges may have...
Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Keep in mind that no one will replace your own plastic surgeon when it comes to accurate assessment, advice, and meaningful reassurance. You should be aware that a significant percentage of patients at your stage of re...
The implants do not expand once they are placed. However, it usually takes months for the implants to settle on their pocket once the expanders are removed. My advice is that you allow time to your body to heal and recover from all the recent anesthesia/procedures. Also, you...