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Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It isimportant to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your bestresource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, andconcerns. Having said that, probiotics should be fine.Best wishes,Dr. Michael J. Brown (Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon)
Each surgeon has his/her own protocol about over the counter supplements. I do allow my patients to continue on their probiotics, especially while they are taking antibiotics. If you have had surgery, please ask your doctor what he/she prefers.
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. In my practice, after performing a breast augmentation I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry...
If you mean the elastic strap putting pressure on the upper pole of your breasts then it often causes discomfort as you swell. I tell my patients to loosen that strap if it is causing discomfort. It also causes skin irritation for some patients. In that case I recommend putting the strap over a...
After Breast Augmentation, Do I Have to Sleep On My Back? There’s a myth that after breast augmentation surgery, you’ll need to sleep on your back for a week or longer. Many of my patients believe it, and they are worried that they won’t be able to get to sleep, because they normally lie on thei...
You are very thin with small breasts. The keys are to fill out the upper and lower parts of the breast with the right implant and to place it in a way that looks relatively natural. The technique that best achieves this is a Dual plane technique, where the implant is below the muscle in the...
Implant sizing is largely based on your breast measurements. 3D photographic imaging can be very helpful in narrowing down the size.
Thank you for your question. I would definitely ask your plastic surgeon prior to resuming any supplements. I typically wait until all the swelling and bruising is gone and clear before allowing patients to resume supplements.
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