I am 5 weeks post op, 600cc high profile, smooth round mentor silicone under the pectoral muscles , donut lift , Have my breast completely drop and settle yet? Why my nipples still pointed downward to the floor and I can feel there are hard rings under the both areola incision and full of air? Is it normal for the implants move side to the bed when laying down?
Answer: Swelling can distort the projection of the nipple and areolar complex. From the photographs it's apparent there is still a substantial amount of swelling in the nipple and areolar complex. This has to subside before a judgment can be made about abnormal nipple projection.
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Answer: Swelling can distort the projection of the nipple and areolar complex. From the photographs it's apparent there is still a substantial amount of swelling in the nipple and areolar complex. This has to subside before a judgment can be made about abnormal nipple projection.
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Answer: #Nipplelift with #breastimplants takes more time to heal Hi. It would be easier to comment with a preop picture, but in general, there are limits to how high a donut lift can move the nipple areolar complex. The rings are expected scar tissue, with maturation this will soften & flatten. The puffiness ("full of air") look will also improve. It takes months before the implant pocket is fully mature, so while it is hard to do so, try and hang in there. You appear to be healing well otherwise. Be sure to keep your postop appts with your surgeon and follow their directions on implant massage if needed and scar care. Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh
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Answer: #Nipplelift with #breastimplants takes more time to heal Hi. It would be easier to comment with a preop picture, but in general, there are limits to how high a donut lift can move the nipple areolar complex. The rings are expected scar tissue, with maturation this will soften & flatten. The puffiness ("full of air") look will also improve. It takes months before the implant pocket is fully mature, so while it is hard to do so, try and hang in there. You appear to be healing well otherwise. Be sure to keep your postop appts with your surgeon and follow their directions on implant massage if needed and scar care. Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh
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April 12, 2018
Answer: Healing from mastopexy As your breasts heal and the implants drop the nipple will continue to be pushed up. So wait at least 6 months before considering another procedure. And it is normal for large breasts to fall towards the axilla when laying down.
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April 12, 2018
Answer: Healing from mastopexy As your breasts heal and the implants drop the nipple will continue to be pushed up. So wait at least 6 months before considering another procedure. And it is normal for large breasts to fall towards the axilla when laying down.
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July 16, 2017
Answer: 5 weeks and all looks good If only 5 weeks you are looking fine. The periareola lift often has some swelling that takes 3-4 months to flatten out. Keep following you docs instructions and update us on your progress please. Good Luck!
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July 16, 2017
Answer: 5 weeks and all looks good If only 5 weeks you are looking fine. The periareola lift often has some swelling that takes 3-4 months to flatten out. Keep following you docs instructions and update us on your progress please. Good Luck!
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September 10, 2016
Answer: Post Surgical Changes Following Breast Augmentation With Breast Lift The period of time immediately following combination breast lift/augmentation surgery is characterized by rapid change. During this dynamic period of time, swelling, muscle spasm, inflammation and the healing process itself all contribute to changes in the appearance of a woman's breast. In some cases, swelling and muscle spasm can displace the breast implants in a superior direction when implants are placed beneath the muscle. This can result in an artificial upper breast fullness and inferior malposition of the nipple areola complexes. Based on your pictures, I believe this is a distinct possibility.In some cases, superior implant displacement may be due to inadequate dissection of muscle insertions of the inferior portion of the breast pocket. There is no evidence that this has occurred in your case. With time, assuming adequate pocket dissection, these implants might return to a more normal position. Sometimes, the use of a bandeau superiorly and massage can facilitate this process.It may take 3 to 6 months for these implants to drop into a normal position. If no progress has occurred by then, revisional surgery may be necessary. This would involve recreating the lower portions of the breast pocket.It's important to have good communication with your plastic surgeon. Make sure he's aware of your concerns. He is familiar with the specifics of your surgery and will be able to give you appropriate direction.
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September 10, 2016
Answer: Post Surgical Changes Following Breast Augmentation With Breast Lift The period of time immediately following combination breast lift/augmentation surgery is characterized by rapid change. During this dynamic period of time, swelling, muscle spasm, inflammation and the healing process itself all contribute to changes in the appearance of a woman's breast. In some cases, swelling and muscle spasm can displace the breast implants in a superior direction when implants are placed beneath the muscle. This can result in an artificial upper breast fullness and inferior malposition of the nipple areola complexes. Based on your pictures, I believe this is a distinct possibility.In some cases, superior implant displacement may be due to inadequate dissection of muscle insertions of the inferior portion of the breast pocket. There is no evidence that this has occurred in your case. With time, assuming adequate pocket dissection, these implants might return to a more normal position. Sometimes, the use of a bandeau superiorly and massage can facilitate this process.It may take 3 to 6 months for these implants to drop into a normal position. If no progress has occurred by then, revisional surgery may be necessary. This would involve recreating the lower portions of the breast pocket.It's important to have good communication with your plastic surgeon. Make sure he's aware of your concerns. He is familiar with the specifics of your surgery and will be able to give you appropriate direction.
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Takes 3-4 months to drop and settle It appears that your breasts haven't dropped and settled, yet. This usually takes three to four months, so please wait a little longer before assessing results.
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Takes 3-4 months to drop and settle It appears that your breasts haven't dropped and settled, yet. This usually takes three to four months, so please wait a little longer before assessing results.
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