1 month post op BA-BL. I was ice skating and fell hard on my right breast... do you think I ruptured my implant?

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

A difference in nipple color after surgery particularly something as involved as a breast lift may indicate venous congestion. If that is indeed the situation or issue, then a patient might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen treatments or perhaps a medication such as a steroid or some other...

The tear drop implant is relatively new to the market but already has many names: form-stable, shaped, gummy bear.  There are many advantages, a few disadvantages, and some similarities with the older gel models. The shaped or "tear drop" implant provides a more natural shape that...

Not all surgeons use stapes as some prefer to use disolveable sutures. If your surgeon uses staples, the duration surgical staples stay in after a breast lift with implants (also known as mastopexy with augmentation) can vary depending on the plastic surgeon's preference, the specific surgical...

If your breast base width is 14 cm on each side then a 400 cc moderate plus profile Mentor is not too large for your chest. You should try on the implant sizers inside an unpadded sports bra to get an idea of how the implants will make you look. Let your surgeon know about your concerns so you...

I would definitely discuss this and be seen by your board-certified plastic surgeon as soon as possible. It appears from your photos that it is possible it could be simply one of the sutures making its way to the surface. Fortunately, this type of issue generally heals on its own with proper...