I am 9 days out from surgery. My left nipple is extremely sensitive and painful. This is the breast with the larger implant 421 cc that I am currently doing displacement excercises with. In this photo you can tell how much higher it is than the right (371cc). Will it fully drop to match the right? I was told to wear a strap for a month to push them down. I am extremely worried about this. Also, what would help lessen the nipple pain?
Answer: Implants settling at different rates? Thank you for your question and photos. Implants can absolutely settle at slightly different rates. As much as we try, it is impossible to have the exact same pocket and tissue manipulation. This can account for some differences in the implants settling. Nipple sensitivity is a reflection of nerve recovery and can persist for a couple of weeks. All in all, you have a favorable result. Best of luck.
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Answer: Implants settling at different rates? Thank you for your question and photos. Implants can absolutely settle at slightly different rates. As much as we try, it is impossible to have the exact same pocket and tissue manipulation. This can account for some differences in the implants settling. Nipple sensitivity is a reflection of nerve recovery and can persist for a couple of weeks. All in all, you have a favorable result. Best of luck.
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November 21, 2014
Answer: Breast implant drop occurs at different rates Thank you for your picture and question.It is very common for implants to drop at different rates. I would say that is the norm. Your results look great and looks like the sizes are good picks. Hang in there. Take it easy if you feel pain, usually an indicator to slow it down a bit.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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November 21, 2014
Answer: Breast implant drop occurs at different rates Thank you for your picture and question.It is very common for implants to drop at different rates. I would say that is the norm. Your results look great and looks like the sizes are good picks. Hang in there. Take it easy if you feel pain, usually an indicator to slow it down a bit.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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Answer: Implants dropping at extremely different rates and extreme nipple pain? Is this normal? Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery. Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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Answer: Implants dropping at extremely different rates and extreme nipple pain? Is this normal? Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance. Generally speaking, breast implants will "drop" into the pocket that was created during surgery and massaging the implants downward may assist in the dropping of the implants after surgery (for those patients who want to help with the settling of the implants). The rate of breast implant "settling" may depend on factors such as size of breast implant pocket dissected, tightness of the overlying skin/muscle layers, and size of breast implant utilized. Normally, it takes about 3-6 months (for some patients longer) to see the final result. It is very common for one side to settle faster than the other. Sometimes, one or both breasts implants do not settle as planned and revisionary breast surgery becomes necessary to improve the outcome. On other occasions, if the long-term breast asymmetry is mild ( understanding that absolute symmetry is very rarely achieved), patients will need to decide whether proceeding with revisionary breast surgery is worth the potential downsides associated with additional surgery. Again, best to follow your plastic surgeon for more specifics. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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November 17, 2014
Answer: Implants dropping at extremely different rates and extreme nipple pain? Is this normal? You have two separate issues-hypersensitivity and implant postition. Your hypersensitivity will resolve with time. In addition to NSAID medication, you could put silicone nipple shields on to diminish the sensitivity. Your breast will likely take 3 to 6 months to reach their final shape. Continue to follow your surgeons recommendations to get the best possible result.
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November 17, 2014
Answer: Implants dropping at extremely different rates and extreme nipple pain? Is this normal? You have two separate issues-hypersensitivity and implant postition. Your hypersensitivity will resolve with time. In addition to NSAID medication, you could put silicone nipple shields on to diminish the sensitivity. Your breast will likely take 3 to 6 months to reach their final shape. Continue to follow your surgeons recommendations to get the best possible result.
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November 18, 2014
Answer: Special Exercises Not Recommended I do not recommend exercises as these promote displacement of round implants over time. Without complete detail, I am guessing that you have smooth round implants. In my practice, great care and attention is focused on placing the implants properly from the get-go - the position they need to be in. This facilitates recovery. Stillwater patients are generally back to work and exercise within 48 hours. Also, no special garments or displacement exercises needed....ever.
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November 18, 2014
Answer: Special Exercises Not Recommended I do not recommend exercises as these promote displacement of round implants over time. Without complete detail, I am guessing that you have smooth round implants. In my practice, great care and attention is focused on placing the implants properly from the get-go - the position they need to be in. This facilitates recovery. Stillwater patients are generally back to work and exercise within 48 hours. Also, no special garments or displacement exercises needed....ever.
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