I am 4 Weeks po after having a BA (705cc textured over the muscle). I needed to have my inframammary fold lowered & knew there was a possibility of my old crease being visible. It seems to be more apparent on my left breast. I know 4 Weeks is still early & I should give it 4-6 months for things to properly settle, but is there anything I can do to help the process? I have read that sometimes the implant can help smooth it out? Thank you for your time!
December 6, 2017
Answer: #plasticsurgery #breastimplants #augmentation Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery. Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside. At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best. Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS
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December 6, 2017
Answer: #plasticsurgery #breastimplants #augmentation Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery. Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside. At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best. Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS
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December 8, 2017
Answer: Double bubble From your photographs, you have what we would call “double bubble”. A double bubble forms usually when some attempt is made to place an implant whose base diameter vastly exceeds that of the native breast thus necessitating a lowering of the fold. When the attachment of the skin fold remains attached to the muscle fascia, and the implant is in a plane lower than that, two bottoms appear. The upper one is where the old crease was. The lower one represents the bottom of the implant. The repair of the situation will oftentimes necessitate removal of the large implant and placement of a smaller base diameter implant, usually with the addition of some type of an ADM such as Strattice or Galaflex. Hope that is helpful.
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December 8, 2017
Answer: Double bubble From your photographs, you have what we would call “double bubble”. A double bubble forms usually when some attempt is made to place an implant whose base diameter vastly exceeds that of the native breast thus necessitating a lowering of the fold. When the attachment of the skin fold remains attached to the muscle fascia, and the implant is in a plane lower than that, two bottoms appear. The upper one is where the old crease was. The lower one represents the bottom of the implant. The repair of the situation will oftentimes necessitate removal of the large implant and placement of a smaller base diameter implant, usually with the addition of some type of an ADM such as Strattice or Galaflex. Hope that is helpful.
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