I had tuberous breast and 3 weeks ago had submuscular saline implants with lift but still have a lot of tightness and soreness. Will lower pole of breast take longer to fill out for patient with tuberous breasts.
Answer: Does it take longer to recover from breast augmentation and lift if you had tuberous breasts? Thank you for the good question. Some of the characteristics seen with tuberous breasts include a very narrow base, short distance from areola to inframammary fold, tight (constricted) lower pole of the breasts, relatively wide space between the breasts, "puffy" and areola and some degree of ptosis (drooping). Generally, correction of tuberous breast anomalies involves breast augmentation with areola reduction / mastopexy procedure. The distance from the inframammary fold is increased (to create a more rounded out appearance). Proper implant positioning improves the distance (cleavage) between the breasts. The areola reduction helps to treat the pointed and "puffy" appearance of the areola. Patients should be aware that the final result will take months to see and that they will need to be patient and that revisionary surgery is more likely than in patients who do not present with tuberous (constricted) breasts. When you are ready, please make sure you consult with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who have significant demonstrable experience with this type of surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and communicate your goals carefully as well. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to tuberous/constricted breast surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.
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Answer: Does it take longer to recover from breast augmentation and lift if you had tuberous breasts? Thank you for the good question. Some of the characteristics seen with tuberous breasts include a very narrow base, short distance from areola to inframammary fold, tight (constricted) lower pole of the breasts, relatively wide space between the breasts, "puffy" and areola and some degree of ptosis (drooping). Generally, correction of tuberous breast anomalies involves breast augmentation with areola reduction / mastopexy procedure. The distance from the inframammary fold is increased (to create a more rounded out appearance). Proper implant positioning improves the distance (cleavage) between the breasts. The areola reduction helps to treat the pointed and "puffy" appearance of the areola. Patients should be aware that the final result will take months to see and that they will need to be patient and that revisionary surgery is more likely than in patients who do not present with tuberous (constricted) breasts. When you are ready, please make sure you consult with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who have significant demonstrable experience with this type of surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and communicate your goals carefully as well. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to tuberous/constricted breast surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.
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September 4, 2015
Answer: Does it take longer to recover from breast augmentation and lift if you had tuberous breasts? Thank you for your excellent question. In general, the more work needed to be performed in surgery, the longer the recovery time needed. Because tuberous breast patients have a tighter skin envelope along their breast crease that needs to be released compared to a non-tuberous breast patient, it will take longer for your swelling to resolve, implants to settle, and skin to stretch. You should see steady improvement each day with your results, and your comfort level. Hang in there!
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September 4, 2015
Answer: Does it take longer to recover from breast augmentation and lift if you had tuberous breasts? Thank you for your excellent question. In general, the more work needed to be performed in surgery, the longer the recovery time needed. Because tuberous breast patients have a tighter skin envelope along their breast crease that needs to be released compared to a non-tuberous breast patient, it will take longer for your swelling to resolve, implants to settle, and skin to stretch. You should see steady improvement each day with your results, and your comfort level. Hang in there!
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September 4, 2015
Answer: Tuberous Breast Recovery Anytime a lift is included with an augmentation, the recovery is going to take longer. The muscle has to get used to the implant and the breast needs to heal from the lift and the work done on the tissue itself to assist it in forming a better shape with the implant. It can take some patients quite awhile for the breasts to round and settle so just be patient.
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September 4, 2015
Answer: Tuberous Breast Recovery Anytime a lift is included with an augmentation, the recovery is going to take longer. The muscle has to get used to the implant and the breast needs to heal from the lift and the work done on the tissue itself to assist it in forming a better shape with the implant. It can take some patients quite awhile for the breasts to round and settle so just be patient.
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September 3, 2015
Answer: In a word, yes Stretching that lower pole will take longer in someone with a constricted lower pole than in someone with a "normal" breast shape. In essence, the implant is forcing the breast to take on a more normal appearance and this will likely be 6 months in the making. Try to be patient. Tuberous breast deformity is one of the more challenging problems in breast surgery.
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September 3, 2015
Answer: In a word, yes Stretching that lower pole will take longer in someone with a constricted lower pole than in someone with a "normal" breast shape. In essence, the implant is forcing the breast to take on a more normal appearance and this will likely be 6 months in the making. Try to be patient. Tuberous breast deformity is one of the more challenging problems in breast surgery.
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September 3, 2015
Answer: Tuberous breast and recovery Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery.. Patients who have tuberous breasts often requires a lot more surgery on the breast itself. It may involve a considerable releasing of some of the internal constriction of the breast. Consequently, you may feel more potential discomfort than someone who may have had a straightforward breast augmentation. Happy recovery.
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September 3, 2015
Answer: Tuberous breast and recovery Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery.. Patients who have tuberous breasts often requires a lot more surgery on the breast itself. It may involve a considerable releasing of some of the internal constriction of the breast. Consequently, you may feel more potential discomfort than someone who may have had a straightforward breast augmentation. Happy recovery.
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