Hello, I'm 7 days post-op from a breast reduction. The procedure went well, and while I'm definitely sore, nothing is unmanageable. My question has to do with the dissolving stitches used underneath my breasts. Because they are so new and tight, I notice that they pull the skin and make it look like I have a crease/fold in my breasts. Will this go away as my stitches loosen/dissolve? Thank you!
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June 23, 2017
Answer: Skinirregularities usually resolve over time.
I generally advise waiting for two normal periods before having breast surgery after any pregnancy outcome. This will allow your hormonal system to re-set and your breasts to stabilize.
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The skin excess in the vertical vector was insufficiently addressed with this lift; vertical lifts primarily address horizontal vectored skin excess. Additionally, you have excess areola skin. An ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who specializes in revision breast surgery will be abl...
All exams and pathology reports were good, so I would wait for your annual mammogram date. Give your breasts another six months to heal.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA