I just had my Breast augmentation a week ago but I’m not happy with them. The one side is extremely painful, tender and I get a shooting pain in my arm and in my breast. I also get a weird tingling sensation in it. Is possible to have the removed ASAP?
Answer: One week post op You are very early in your recovery period and the symptoms you described should improve over time. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon before making the decision to have your implants removed. If after that you still want to proceed with explanting you can have it done at any time.
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Answer: One week post op You are very early in your recovery period and the symptoms you described should improve over time. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon before making the decision to have your implants removed. If after that you still want to proceed with explanting you can have it done at any time.
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June 11, 2023
Answer: Unhappy one week after breast augmentation These issues can be normal the first week after breast augmentation. As long as your surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of plastic surgery and has a vast experience and breast augmentation I would work with your surgeon over the next few weeks when things settle down. It can sometimes take two to four weeks for an individual to feel normal after this operation or longer. If you are uncomfortable and see answers your surgeon gives you I would seek a second opinion.Best Regards,Dr. Gartner
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June 11, 2023
Answer: Unhappy one week after breast augmentation These issues can be normal the first week after breast augmentation. As long as your surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of plastic surgery and has a vast experience and breast augmentation I would work with your surgeon over the next few weeks when things settle down. It can sometimes take two to four weeks for an individual to feel normal after this operation or longer. If you are uncomfortable and see answers your surgeon gives you I would seek a second opinion.Best Regards,Dr. Gartner
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Removal of my breast implants soon after augmentation? I am sorry to hear about the stressful situation you find yourself in. There is no "standard" waiting time when it comes to breast implant removal surgery. ***What is important: make sure that you are convinced that you do not wish to have breast implants in place and are not experiencing (quite commonly experienced) emotional "ups and downs" around the time of surgical procedures. As I am sure you have read and heard, there is both a physical and psychological adaptation period that occurs after elective breast surgery.Generally speaking, severe emotional “ups and downs” are common after all types of surgery. Requiring reassurance (that what you are experiencing is normal) is also common and to be expected. The specific cause of the "postoperative depression" is not known; in my opinion, it is probably multifactorial (factors such as stress, pain, unanticipated length of recovery, being away from usually enjoyed activities/people…). I would suggest that you do your best to occupy your mind with activities that you enjoy. For example, for our patients experiencing these types of post operative “sadness”, I suggest they walk outdoors (fresh air), see movies, enjoy music, read books they enjoy, seek family/friends' support… Let your plastic surgeon know how you are feeling, especially if you do not see/feel improvement. See him/her as frequently as necessary; I ask my patients experiencing complications or the "blues" to call if/when wish to talk or seek reassurance. Talking to previous patients who have experienced similar complications (and at the end are very pleased with long-term outcome of the procedure) may be helpful as well. In other words, make your decisions very carefully so as not to have future regrets. Your plastic surgeon should be able to help you with specific questions, concerns, thoughts… Best wishes.
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Removal of my breast implants soon after augmentation? I am sorry to hear about the stressful situation you find yourself in. There is no "standard" waiting time when it comes to breast implant removal surgery. ***What is important: make sure that you are convinced that you do not wish to have breast implants in place and are not experiencing (quite commonly experienced) emotional "ups and downs" around the time of surgical procedures. As I am sure you have read and heard, there is both a physical and psychological adaptation period that occurs after elective breast surgery.Generally speaking, severe emotional “ups and downs” are common after all types of surgery. Requiring reassurance (that what you are experiencing is normal) is also common and to be expected. The specific cause of the "postoperative depression" is not known; in my opinion, it is probably multifactorial (factors such as stress, pain, unanticipated length of recovery, being away from usually enjoyed activities/people…). I would suggest that you do your best to occupy your mind with activities that you enjoy. For example, for our patients experiencing these types of post operative “sadness”, I suggest they walk outdoors (fresh air), see movies, enjoy music, read books they enjoy, seek family/friends' support… Let your plastic surgeon know how you are feeling, especially if you do not see/feel improvement. See him/her as frequently as necessary; I ask my patients experiencing complications or the "blues" to call if/when wish to talk or seek reassurance. Talking to previous patients who have experienced similar complications (and at the end are very pleased with long-term outcome of the procedure) may be helpful as well. In other words, make your decisions very carefully so as not to have future regrets. Your plastic surgeon should be able to help you with specific questions, concerns, thoughts… Best wishes.
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December 28, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation 1 Week Ago, Not Happy - Should I Have Them Removed? Most post breast augmentation patients go through a process known as the "Booby Blues" somewhere between 5-10 days after the surgery. My personal feeling about this post surgical depression is that it is multi-factorial. It is not unlike buyer's regret with a bit of chemical imbalance due to anesthetic agents, possibly augmented by withdrawal from post surgical pain pills and perhaps a little electrolyte imbalance caused by the third spacing of fluids. OMG - I'm getting a headache just thinking about it. You need to call your personal plastic surgeon and discuss your symptoms and your distress. If he or she is like most Board Certified plastic surgeons, they will assuage your fears and give you the support needed to get through this artificially induced depression.
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December 28, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation 1 Week Ago, Not Happy - Should I Have Them Removed? Most post breast augmentation patients go through a process known as the "Booby Blues" somewhere between 5-10 days after the surgery. My personal feeling about this post surgical depression is that it is multi-factorial. It is not unlike buyer's regret with a bit of chemical imbalance due to anesthetic agents, possibly augmented by withdrawal from post surgical pain pills and perhaps a little electrolyte imbalance caused by the third spacing of fluids. OMG - I'm getting a headache just thinking about it. You need to call your personal plastic surgeon and discuss your symptoms and your distress. If he or she is like most Board Certified plastic surgeons, they will assuage your fears and give you the support needed to get through this artificially induced depression.
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Breast implant removal Breast implants can be removed at any time. Of course your surgeon will want to ensure that you are making this decision for the right reasons. One week is not enough time to determine your final appearance, which may change your level of satisfaction. Discuss these concerns with your surgeon. Best wishes.
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May 27, 2018
Answer: Breast implant removal Breast implants can be removed at any time. Of course your surgeon will want to ensure that you are making this decision for the right reasons. One week is not enough time to determine your final appearance, which may change your level of satisfaction. Discuss these concerns with your surgeon. Best wishes.
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