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Pimples after breast augmentation? Could it be from the skin stretching?

I had my breast augmentation on 9/4/15 and shortly after my breasts began developing little pimples on them.. Could it be from the skin stretching? I've never had acne on my chest prior.

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October 29th, 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and concerns.

Having said that, this requires an examination to accurately answer.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

Web reference: https://www.breastaugmentationvirginia.com/breast-implants-information/

Michael J. Brown, MD
October 29th, 2015

Examination required to answer accurately

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Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and concerns.

Having said that, this requires an examination to accurately answer.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

Learn more: https://www.breastaugmentationvirginia.com/breast-implants-information/

Michael J. Brown, MD

Pimples after breast augmentation? Could it be from the skin stretching?

October 26th, 2015
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Hi.. thank you for the question, Pimples are common in the healing process, is could be because of high metabolism involve in this. 
Luis A. Mejia, MD

Luis A. Mejia, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
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October 26th, 2015

Pimples after breast augmentation? Could it be from the skin stretching?

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Hi.. thank you for the question, Pimples are common in the healing process, is could be because of high metabolism involve in this. 
Luis A. Mejia, MD

Luis A. Mejia, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 76 reviews

Pimples on chest

October 26th, 2015
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Pimples on the chest after surgery can be due to the reaction the tissues have to the haling process. This is more common with rhinoplasty.

Web reference: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com/breast-procedures/breast-augmentation-new-york/

Steven Wallach, MD
October 26th, 2015

Pimples on chest

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Pimples on the chest after surgery can be due to the reaction the tissues have to the haling process. This is more common with rhinoplasty.

Learn more: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com/breast-procedures/breast-augmentation-new-york/

Steven Wallach, MD

Pimples On My Chest After Breast Augmentation - What's Up?

October 25th, 2015
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The same nerve endings that go to the breast go to the sebaceous glands in the skin on your chest.  When a breast augmentation interrupts many of these nerves on the chest wall, it also interrupts the nerve endings that go to these sebaceous glands.

After a breast augmentation and when these glands are temporarily injured, they sometimes shut down entirely, leading to very dry skin that sheds off.  This process is known as desquamation (shedding of the outermost layer of skin). 

You, on the other hand, are demonstrating the opposite process whereby the sebaceous glands become overactive leading to acne-like pimples.  These will go away with time and you need do nothing.  However, if you are like me and want all pimples to go away ASAP, don't squeeze them but add a drying agent such as Shiseido's blemish gel. 
S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS
October 25th, 2015

Pimples On My Chest After Breast Augmentation - What's Up?

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The same nerve endings that go to the breast go to the sebaceous glands in the skin on your chest.  When a breast augmentation interrupts many of these nerves on the chest wall, it also interrupts the nerve endings that go to these sebaceous glands.

After a breast augmentation and when these glands are temporarily injured, they sometimes shut down entirely, leading to very dry skin that sheds off.  This process is known as desquamation (shedding of the outermost layer of skin). 

You, on the other hand, are demonstrating the opposite process whereby the sebaceous glands become overactive leading to acne-like pimples.  These will go away with time and you need do nothing.  However, if you are like me and want all pimples to go away ASAP, don't squeeze them but add a drying agent such as Shiseido's blemish gel. 
S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS

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