Redness on breasts after breast augmentation that my doctor says is stretched skin. Can you provide a second opinion? (photo)

Question

I am 5 weeks post op with 345 CC silicone gel implants over the muscle I’ve notice the last few weeks both my breasts around the Nipple and on the breast skin (my incision was under the crease of the breast) are very red. There’s no pain, no itchiness or any other symptoms just the persistent redness of the skin. My doctor suggested it could be from the stretching of the skin. Wanted a second opinion

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, your plastic surgeon is examining you in person and that is the most important evaluation.  If this is due to stretching everything else needs to be ruled out first including infection, inflammation, etc.

Mariam Awada, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, thank you for your inquiry and for sharing your photo. When skin is stretched out you may have redness. This is true, yet your plastic surgeon that operated on you who is examining you is the most important evaluation.

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

If this is occurring in one breast, I would have your physician evaluate you very carefully. I have personally not seen excessive breast skin stretching associated with redness after augmentation.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear somerset123,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

When I have seen this in the past, it is due to skin stretching, and the first sign of forming stretch marks, but time will tell. Nothing to do at this point. Doubt it is infection or any problem that requires treatment.Good luck

Redness on breasts after breast augmentation that my doctor says is stretched skin. Can you provide a second opinion? (photo)

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