I have 375 high profile silicone implants by mentor. Fitted over muscle. Was happy with results. Just want to check I have developed purple stretch marks is this normal? Also in between two breasts so in the insides if I feel my skin I can feel ripples, my surgeon says this is because I have little breast tissue there and rippling is not visible you can only feel it. Is this correct I'm slightly disappointed as my husband has even commented. Op done 4 months ago.
May 12, 2014
Answer: Palpable implant after breast augmentation. From your photos I am not able to appreciate the stretch marks you mentioned. Stretch marks that previously existed from pregnancy and breast development can become very prominent during the swelling phase of breast augmentation. It is a little unusual for a 375cc implant to cause stretch marks, but it can happen in certain skin types (usually pigmented). They will fade with time. I agree with your plastic surgeon's assessment. Implants can sometimes be palpable if the breast tissue is thin. I would recommend waiting 6 months before making any decisions on re-operation. It appears you have a fantastic result and you are probably still getting used to it.
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May 12, 2014
Answer: Palpable implant after breast augmentation. From your photos I am not able to appreciate the stretch marks you mentioned. Stretch marks that previously existed from pregnancy and breast development can become very prominent during the swelling phase of breast augmentation. It is a little unusual for a 375cc implant to cause stretch marks, but it can happen in certain skin types (usually pigmented). They will fade with time. I agree with your plastic surgeon's assessment. Implants can sometimes be palpable if the breast tissue is thin. I would recommend waiting 6 months before making any decisions on re-operation. It appears you have a fantastic result and you are probably still getting used to it.
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August 4, 2018
Answer: Stretch marks and ripples after breast implants placed beneath the breast on top of the muscle I'm very sorry to hear of your distress. Stretch marks can occur after breast augmentation but are very unusual occurring and less than 5% of patients in my experience. They also tend to occur and people who are prone to stretch marks and who have experienced him after pregnancy. If you do in fact have true stretch marks that are reddish in color 1540 non-ablative fractional laser treatments can reduce their size and change the purple red color to white.The problem of ripples and noticeable breast implant deformities when the implant is beneath the breast can be covered up with fat injection. However another option would be to replace the implants beneath the chest muscle to provide better coverage and less pressure on the skin of the breast. Please returned your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns in person and I would suggest you bring your husband along for that visit.
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August 4, 2018
Answer: Stretch marks and ripples after breast implants placed beneath the breast on top of the muscle I'm very sorry to hear of your distress. Stretch marks can occur after breast augmentation but are very unusual occurring and less than 5% of patients in my experience. They also tend to occur and people who are prone to stretch marks and who have experienced him after pregnancy. If you do in fact have true stretch marks that are reddish in color 1540 non-ablative fractional laser treatments can reduce their size and change the purple red color to white.The problem of ripples and noticeable breast implant deformities when the implant is beneath the breast can be covered up with fat injection. However another option would be to replace the implants beneath the chest muscle to provide better coverage and less pressure on the skin of the breast. Please returned your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns in person and I would suggest you bring your husband along for that visit.
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