Three days ago I started feeling some discomfort during my massaging as well as day to day under my left breast. A raised area and more noticeable crease began to develop as well as pain closer to my rib cage. When I began to do some more research I found that this could possibly be the beginning of a double bubble. I've contacted my PS office and scheduled an appointment. My main concern now is what questions are most important for me to ask him?
December 14, 2016
Answer: Double bubble at lower pole of implanted breasts Hi ElizaguerrThis may or may not be self correcting but only time will tell. This is usually due to a constricting band under the muscle in the area. At time of surgery, it is hard or impossible sometimes to detect and shows up post op. Yours is mild, and over time, as the implant drops and the tissues stretch out, the problem may self correct. I believe that is the answer you seek. Ask your doctor what he thinks.Sek
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December 14, 2016
Answer: Double bubble at lower pole of implanted breasts Hi ElizaguerrThis may or may not be self correcting but only time will tell. This is usually due to a constricting band under the muscle in the area. At time of surgery, it is hard or impossible sometimes to detect and shows up post op. Yours is mild, and over time, as the implant drops and the tissues stretch out, the problem may self correct. I believe that is the answer you seek. Ask your doctor what he thinks.Sek
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December 14, 2016
Answer: Double bubble after breast augmentation. Thank you for your question. You have the right idea to see your surgeon. On exam the areas that you have concern will be pretty easy to differentiate between a double bubble versus post operative swelling. It is quite normal for you to have discomfort along the chest especially during movement of the implants with massages. The questions that need to be addressed are. Is the appearance post op edema, fluid collection "seroma", or a double bubble? Will it get better with time? Will it need surgical revision? Typically any surgeon would advise patience given you are just 3 months out and things will still change. A double bubble in that location is typically from inadvertent dissection through the inframmary fold, or intentionally lowering the fold but not releasing the natural fold adequately, or issues with pectoralis muscle release. Best Dr. L
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December 14, 2016
Answer: Double bubble after breast augmentation. Thank you for your question. You have the right idea to see your surgeon. On exam the areas that you have concern will be pretty easy to differentiate between a double bubble versus post operative swelling. It is quite normal for you to have discomfort along the chest especially during movement of the implants with massages. The questions that need to be addressed are. Is the appearance post op edema, fluid collection "seroma", or a double bubble? Will it get better with time? Will it need surgical revision? Typically any surgeon would advise patience given you are just 3 months out and things will still change. A double bubble in that location is typically from inadvertent dissection through the inframmary fold, or intentionally lowering the fold but not releasing the natural fold adequately, or issues with pectoralis muscle release. Best Dr. L
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