I had a 2nd breast revision about 4 and a half weeks ago, from unders to subfacial. The medial area of my breast looks like its rippling... since day one and thought maybe it was just my tissue adjusting. Is this rippling? What can I do for it, fat injections? My right nipple points lateral (implant was placed too medial?) The lateral portion on the bottom is still tight from the stitches...can I massage the implant down this way to so it settles more, allowing the nipple to be more central?
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Options for rippling with subfascial implants
Breast implants may not last a lifetime in every case but in the U.S. the manufacturer's warranty will cover replacement, and if it happens within the first 10 years you should have received some additional allowance for anesthesia and facility costs. In order for an accident to have caused the...
David N. Sayah, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
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barely a week after surgery is too early to have much of a guess about final
results. It takes at least a week or two for the initial post-op swelling to
subside, and several weeks to a few months for the implants to correctly settle
into the surgical pockets. Only by about 3-6 months after...
2 months post surgery is too early to have a final assessment of your results. Although you can get a second opinion it is best to wait at least 6 months and always try working with the doctor who operated on you first.