I'm going into surgery March 10th and my surgeon said I will have to take my nipple piercings out for roughly 3 weeks total. I'm nervous that my piercings will close. How long should I wait to get my nipples re-pierced if they close? How much risk do nipple piercings pose to infection of an implant? I've had mine in for 9 months and have not had an Infection but I really don't want to lose my piercings to my breast augmentation.
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Hello, inserting breast implants does not position the nipples higher on the chest but they can increase overall breast size and upper fullness. If you want more fullness and are satisfied with the current position of your nipples, implants alone may be an option. However, the surgeon who did...
Dear tiffantlevan,
for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my...
When done properly, pectus excavatum can be hidden rather well with implants. The specific volume and dimensions of the implants should be chosen based on your body dimensions and with your goals in mind as well. I recommend you work with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
