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I had a unilateral breast lift 3 days ago and I took off bandages as directed to shower. Does this look normal to you?

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Anonymous3526699May 5, 2017

I noticed that my scars are BLACK and I am missing some sterile stops along my areola. Is this normal? I'm scared!

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Normally, wounds take about two weeks to heal and I tend to leave dressings undisturbed for this period in my patients and see them at the end of this time for the first time. However, I make it very clear to the patient that if there are any issues, they need to come back and see me sooner. You...

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Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS

Not sure why you would want a lift if "the nipples do not point down, no sagging or stretch marks". A cresent lift will not help all that much.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure...

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Hi icmc98.  Thank you for your question!  During a physical exam, I examine the position of the breast on the chest, position of the inframammary fold, and the position of the nipple to the inframammary fold.  Depending on the patient's skin quality (thickness, stretch marks,...

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Austin Hayes, MD

It's a great question. I strongly prefer under the muscle implants because the muscle provides another layer of camouflage for your implants. The muscle contours the top of the implant to give it a more natural slope and implants under the muscle have a decreased risk of scar tissue forming ...

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John Michael Thomassen, MD

You may have a neuroma or sensory nerve ending that is causing this pain.  A scar revision to excise the hypertrophic scar and close it with minimal tension would not only improve the scar but correct the pain.  

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