Slept on implants without a bra. When I woke up there was lines and ridges over right implant. How do I make it go away? (photo)

Hello!If it has only been weeks/several months since your surgery, the lines may be visible from reduction of edema from the surgery, maybe not from the way you were sleeping. It's hard to tell from your photos what exactly is happening here. If the implants are round, you may want to massage the breast skin and implants. You should run this by your surgeon to get her/his opinion.

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos you appear to have signs of stretch marks. Best is to keep wearing your post op bra and follow up with your surgeon. I have patients wear a soft bra after breast augmentation for a few weeks to splint everything, and at that point the scars are generally very stable and we move to normal bras (or none) and long term scar management.

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent surgery. It appears to be stretched marks. They were likely present prior to your augmentation are now slightly more prominent due to the new implants and associated swelling. Please discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon. Also, make sure you follow all of your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions regarding level of physical activity and use of a support bra. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.

Dear Angelbabyxxx,based on your photos, it does look like stretch marks. However, an examination would be required to be sure. I would suggest you to sleep on your back and consult your plastic surgeon if you are concerned.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. It appears that these are stretch marks and not the result of your sleeping position last night.  Initially after an augmentation small stretch marks that were present before surgery can become more prominent, these tend to improve as the swelling from surgery abates.  Hang in there and try to avoid sleeping on your stomach for the next several months. 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 here at CARE 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

We cannot see clearly form the photo, though you can develop stretch marks after augmentation with a very full implant. The first appear like slightly swollen wrinkly lines that can soften with support. Best to get back into the bra and let your surgeon have a look.

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery! These look like nap lines that will go away over time.

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

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