I got breast implants 3 weeks ago and I've started to get very very itchy by the incisions. Looks like I have a rash. I can't wear any type of bra bc it irritates it. I had Dermabond glue there. What can I do to help this? Scratching is making it worse
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Thank you for the photo and question. Your implants are high as expected if they were placed under the chest muscles. It may take a few more months for the implants to drop. I have my patients wear a chest band and perform an implant displacement routine to help with this process. If the...
Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Your pictures are most consistent with failure of the implants to fully settle into their pocket after surgery rather than a capsular contracture. In most cases of capsular contracture the implant pocket becomes firm and leads to a visible d...
Ideally, by three months, you would be able to work out without pain. However, the fact that you are still sore does not mean anything is wrong. Your healing process may take longer than others. You should, however, notice improvement of your soreness, even if it is slow. Contact your plas...