I has breast implants along with a crescent lift on one nipple. it was lifted2cm I am 14 days post opp&am panicking as half my areola on the inside of my nipple seems to be missing with a greater deal of it on the outside, the actual opposite to my untouched nipple!? I thought it would improved at first but its not changed or moved in two weeks:( ive read the areola is not cut in this procedure but the an inch of skin above and some around,is this correct? dr said i need to wait if not redone?
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Thank you for your question. In my practice we suggest the patient wears the sports bra for at least 4 weeks but this can vary. Once the breast/implants drop to a desired position we then suggest that our patients move over to an under wire bra as long as their incisions are fully healed. T...
Implants can withstand a tremendous amount of pressure. Getting hit by a football probably will not have ruptured your implant, but it sounds like your actual breast tissues did get traumatized by the experience. Keep an eye on your breast and if you feel anything unusual, then see your surgeon....
You can keep your silicone implants for as long as they don't cause any problems. While the risk of rupture increases the longer you have them, you don't need to have them replaced if it's not necessary. The expiration date on the box refers to their shelf life, rather than when the implants...