I am day 4 post op implant exchange and anchor lift...the tip of my right nipple has been darker since surgery. Today it's even darker....it still feels soft like the rest of my nipple. My surgeon said it's prob just a bruise but I am very stressed it's neceosis..
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After 4 days it is impossible to say what will happen with the shape of the breast. That being said if you had closure of the pocket near the armpit it is not uncommon for the nipple to point out until everything heals and settles. Follow closely with your surgeon to monitor your progress.
Based on your photo, the plates that you were seeing may just represent edema, or may represent some visibility of the implant pocket. Considering surgery was very recent, it will take time for things to settle into final position. I would recommend follow up with your board-certified plastic...
As its simply not healthy for you. As for whether it contributes to contractures, its all speculation as there is no scientific proof. But since you've had a recurrence, your surgeon must be doing everything possible to help prevent this from recurring again and there are several well a...
