Is it normal to break out in the chest area after getting a breast augmentation? (Photo)

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I'm almost 2 months post op and I've noticed tiny little bumps in my cleavage area. I'll pop them and it leaves dark blimish on my chest area. How can I get this to stop? I've never had this problem before

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

HEALING AFTER BREAST
SURGERY, AUGMENTATION, LIFTS

1.   
pain is variable

2.   
it takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax

3.   
celebrex, motrin, and muscle relaxers can help

4.   
massage and stretching may help

5.   
everyone heals differently

6.   
4-7 days off from work is common

HEALING OF SENSORY NERVES: Tingling, burning or shooting pains, which will disappear
with time and should not alarm you, indicate regeneration of the sensory
nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage helps.

ASYMMETRY: The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One
breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial
shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must
have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the
nursing staff.

SHAPE AND CONTOUR: The final shape of your breasts will start to look its
best approximately three (3) months after surgery. It takes time for the skin
and muscle to stretch and relax around the new implant. The breast will often
look higher, firmer, and “less natural” in the first three (3) months. It can
take up to a year to see your final result.

FOLLOW-UP EXAMS: These are generally done in 1 week, 2 to 3
weeks, 3 to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, and 1-2 year intervals. In
our office we include all of your follow up appointments in the initial
surgical fee.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Kind regards

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  As a result of the skin stretch with an augmentation breakouts can occur due to dry skin and clogged pores.  This will pass as your breast tissues relax and return to normal.  I would avoid popping these areas as the dark spots are likely post inflammatory hyper pigmentation which takes months to improve.  Best wishes.

Stephen M. Becker, MD · Answer

Thank you for you question. The rash is likely due to the garment. Other culprits include the prep, and adhesives but it is likely the garment. This should resolve, but I would discuss with your surgeon. I would strongly advise against picking or " popping" them. The open area could get infected and any bacterial contamination with an implant in place is bad news.

Moneer Jaibaji, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Remember, it is best to be seen in person by a double-board-certified plastic surgeon for precise diagnosis and treatment.

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