I have been warned by friends who have had a BA that they wish they had treated their skin pre operatively for stretch marks. Since I am prone to stretch marks I am wondering if it is safe for me to use stretch mark cream pre operatively and if so can I continue to use it post operatively? Is this safe in terms of surgery and recovery? The main ingredient in the stretch mark cream I have is olive oil, which contains a high concentration of Vitamin A, E, Beta Carotene and Squalene.
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Implant silicone implant rejection is a misnomer in a scientific sense. I think you are referring to the incidence of capsular contracture as " silicone rejection". Capsular contracture is uncommon whether using silicone gel or saline implants. It is common if there is bleeding around the ...
Dear patient: your photos look normal for a post op 48 hr Lollipop Lift with implants.With time the bottom of the breasts will relax and the area should stretch and the implants will dropHope this helps!
The sound that you're describing usually results from the mixture of air and some fluid into the pocket that was created during the time of the breast augmentation. Once the implant gets placed, this air can be trapped inside the pocket. After a few weeks both the air and the residual fluid...
