What are these folds by my boobs 2 weeks post-op? Do they need corrected? Will I need a revision? (photos)

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I had a breast reduction June 4th and everything is healing up fine. My nipples are someheeys uneven and I have these folds or whatever they are on the side of my boobs. My doctor's PA told me I shouldnt worry that maybe my left boob dropped and my right boob hasn't dropped yet and is still swollen.Do I need a revision??

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear lyndres30,It is too early in your healing process to determine whether or not you need a revision. You need to wait a good 4-6 months before determining if a revision will be necessary.Good luck,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
  
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Luke J. Curtsinger, MD · Answer

The excess tissue at the end of your incision are some bunching called 'dog ears'.  Happily, a lot of this will go away in the first 6-12 months.  Discuss optimal scar care with you PS.  This will help too.  Nipple asymmetry may be due to asymmetric swelling, and some mild asymmetry may be tolerated.  Give it 6-12 months as many issues will resolve with time, and if a revision is needed, it will be smaller and easier, and mor precise.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo! Unfortunately you are to early to make any decisions.  I suggest you follow all of your doctors post op instructions for the best result.  Best of luck!Dhaval Patel 
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Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You are very early in your healing process, and you need to wait 3-6 months to let everything heal before you can evaluate if a revision would be needed. At this time, be sure to follow all the post op restrictions and instructions from your board certified plastic surgeon.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lyndres30,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast reduction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
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Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. You're only 2 weeks out from surgery. It's too early in the postoperative period to know if those "folds" will stick around after you're done healing. Be patient. They may resolve without any additional surgery. If, however, the folds don't resolve, a revision may be an option. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

R. Stewart Collins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! You are still in the early stages of the healing process. I recommend following up with your board certified plastic surgeon to discuss any concerns. It could take several months for you to see your final result. Best of luck!

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello, thank you for your recent question and photos!  I know we often want that perfect end result look right away after surgery, however this can sometimes take time and patience.  The tissues will relax in time and you will have a softer look of the incisions with time.  I would not recommend a revision of any time till 3-6 months as your body needs to heal and you may not even need one.  I would recommend staying in touch with your surgeon and revisit the breasts in a few months.  Best of luck!

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
The process of breast healing after reduction involves
remodeling of the soft tissues to accommodate the change in volume and also skin redraping which occurs over the breast mound.   This may take several months or so. You will still be experiencing significant
swelling which may be the cause of early asymmetry. 60-80% will resolve at
the 6th week with the remainder slowly abating over 6-12 months. The skin surface imperfections at the suture lines will soften and blend over a span of one year.
It is still
too early to assess the operative result.
Continue followup with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes...

What are these folds by my boobs 2 weeks post-op? Do they need corrected? Will I need a revision? (photos)

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