I had breast implant revision almost a few months ago and my left breast is still painful to the touch (upper only) it also hasn’t dropped and is much harder than my right side so my question is this normal? My dr claims it’s just a larger capsule on this side but it hurts up top. I can feel the swelling when I touch it. Should I massage?
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Dear LolaBell13,
you should ask your plastic surgeon whether he can fill 800cc implant to 1050cc. Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion...
Without examining you it is difficult to be certain but based on the photos if you were to upsize your implants you would not likely need a lift. The nipples sit above the inframammary creases already and if you increased the size of the implants they'd come higher up on your chest than they are...
Dear LLRD35,
based on your photos, it looks like you will need a revision surgery in order to get good results. You will probably need a breast lift and implant exchange. My preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The...
