I'm 21 days out and one implant looks really good, the other is still sitting higher and looks smaller and less round (less side boob than the other implant). Should I be concerned?
Answer: Post-Op, Implants Settling Differently HEALING AFTER BREAST SURGERY, AUGMENTATION:1. pain is variable2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help4. massage and stretching may help5. everyone heals differently6. 4-7 days off from work is commonGiven the fact that it is only two weeks into your healing process there is more time to be allowed for complete and even settling of your implants. However, if you are concerned or worried at all you should visit your surgeon to have the area examined to make sure that healing is progressing well. Good luck.
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Answer: Post-Op, Implants Settling Differently HEALING AFTER BREAST SURGERY, AUGMENTATION:1. pain is variable2. it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax3. celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help4. massage and stretching may help5. everyone heals differently6. 4-7 days off from work is commonGiven the fact that it is only two weeks into your healing process there is more time to be allowed for complete and even settling of your implants. However, if you are concerned or worried at all you should visit your surgeon to have the area examined to make sure that healing is progressing well. Good luck.
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Answer: Implant settling Hello and thank you for your question. It is extremely common for one breast implant to drop or settle into its ideal pocket at a different rate than the other. Final position should be achieved in about a month. The cause of the difference is usually secondary to a thicker muscle on one side or slightly different muscle or breast release performed by the surgeon. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Implant settling Hello and thank you for your question. It is extremely common for one breast implant to drop or settle into its ideal pocket at a different rate than the other. Final position should be achieved in about a month. The cause of the difference is usually secondary to a thicker muscle on one side or slightly different muscle or breast release performed by the surgeon. I hope this helps.
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October 28, 2016
Answer: Post Op Settling Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! You are still very in the healing process and your breasts will appear uneven for quite a few more weeks. Only until about the 2-3 month mark will your breasts begin to settle and feel more a part of you. Any other major concern, I wouldn't hesitate to seek follow up with your surgeon. Good luck and congratulations, again!
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October 28, 2016
Answer: Post Op Settling Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! You are still very in the healing process and your breasts will appear uneven for quite a few more weeks. Only until about the 2-3 month mark will your breasts begin to settle and feel more a part of you. Any other major concern, I wouldn't hesitate to seek follow up with your surgeon. Good luck and congratulations, again!
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Asymmetry Hello,Your asymmetry seems significant, although as the others said it is still early. One thing that will not have any effect is implant massage. This is a method proven to be ineffective, which causes more harm then good; it places the blame of complications or unsatisfactory result on the patient, by giving them the idea that massage is an important part of process. Massage is unnecessary for normal healing, and will not prevent or treat capsular contracture, something you may be developing. Give it 3 to 6 months. If you do have capsular contracture, you may opt for a revision surgery, something that should be performed though an inframammary incision, not a periareolar incision.
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Asymmetry Hello,Your asymmetry seems significant, although as the others said it is still early. One thing that will not have any effect is implant massage. This is a method proven to be ineffective, which causes more harm then good; it places the blame of complications or unsatisfactory result on the patient, by giving them the idea that massage is an important part of process. Massage is unnecessary for normal healing, and will not prevent or treat capsular contracture, something you may be developing. Give it 3 to 6 months. If you do have capsular contracture, you may opt for a revision surgery, something that should be performed though an inframammary incision, not a periareolar incision.
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants/Breast Augmentation/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision Surgery I appreciate your question.
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Breast Implants/Breast Augmentation/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision Surgery I appreciate your question.
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