3wks post BA, my breast Looks Like It Has Dimples and Looks Different, is this normal? (photos)

Dear redbone1.jg,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 3 weeks  post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for the question. You are early in the recovery period. These surface irregularities should resolve over time. I would be more patient. Your final results can take up to 3  months to show. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

It is still early in your recovery and it can take up to a
year for you to see the results of your surgery. Without an in-person
examination, it’s impossible to determine the cause of the dimples. It is
important that you are following your surgeon’s post-operative care
instructions to ensure the best results. We recommend consulting with your
doctor to further discuss your concerns.

The dimpling you see on the incision from the areola to the bottom is normal.  They are areas where deep sutures have been used to bring your tissues together.  They should settle over time as the sutures dissolve and your tissues settle.  Regarding the position of your nipple areolar complex on the left, it will not improve over time and you will need a revision to move it more centrally.  Hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for your question and photo's.   It is normal to have some puckering initially, so give it several months before you see the final result.   If your areola is still not centered at that point, your PS should revise it.

It is early after your surgery and swelling takes time to resolve. You will have to see how things change over a 6 months period. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Good luck 

Thanks for your question. Yes, this is not that uncommon when we do breast reductions using that "anchor" pattern. What happens is that vertical part of the incision is kept short because we plan on it stretching just a bit over the next few months. That's why it looks "puckered" in that location. I would not worry about it, just work on massaging that scar as much as possible. Best wishes

Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery.  Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside.  At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon.  He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best.  Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS

I know you are excited to see your final result but you are in the healing stages following surgery. I am a big proponent of contacting your personal surgeon for answers to specific questions about healing. Best wishes to you!