I got a breast augmentation and needed a lift on one breast. My skin was already a little thin with little elasticity. I had a full anchor lift on the left side and the outer scar became a keloid scar. I got cortisone injections to flatten the scar but then I noticed a change in the appearance. The skin is bulging and seems bluish and painful and rippling. My implant should be under the muscle, I went to see my dr and she said I need to have surgery to get rid of the thin skin. Is this accurate?
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Great question. The bottom line is that whether or not massage after breast augmentation provides benefits is still up for discussion, so it’s really up to your plastic surgeon to recommend it or not. So I would suggest sticking to his or her specific recovery guidelines, or inquiring as to w...
Implant sizing is very individual. There are alot of variables including the dimensions of your chest and also what the dimensions & profile of your chosen implants are. However, a 375cc implant is quite a reasonable volume & may indeed look quite big on your frame. If you are concerned ab...
Hi alemart16,
I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. It is difficult to ascertain what this is and its causes. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
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