Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underBreast Augmentation q&a

Having an active recurrent genital herpes outbreak. Im on Valtrex. Can I still proceed with my Breast Augmentation surgery?

S
sickofherpesMar 28, 2017

Answers (7)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. William Andrade, MD
William Andrade, MD profile photo
Dr. William Andrade, MD
Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 184 Reviews
Answered on Mar 29, 2017
Answer
Dr. Leon Goldstein, MD
Dr. Leon Goldstein, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 31, 2017
Answer
Dr. Reza Momeni, MD, FACS
Dr. Reza Momeni, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 30, 2017
Answer
Dr. Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS
Dr. Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 30, 2017
Answer
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 30, 2017
Answer
Dr. Tito Vasquez, MD, FACS
Dr. Tito Vasquez, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 30, 2017
Answer
Dr. Keith Denkler, MD
Dr. Keith Denkler, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 29, 2017
Answer

More Breast Augmentation Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Altman, MD

Thank you for your question.  Some animation and deformation of the implant when flexing is completely normal when the implants are placed submuscularly.  If it is not visible at rest, it most likely is not a true double bubble.  The decision of whether it should be fixed is really based on ho...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Francis Johns, MD

Thank you for your question.At 5 weeks, you are still very early in the healing process. I agree I do not see much change in implant position, but I would not worry at this point. You have a large implant in place and it takes a while for the body to get used to that and relax around it. Over...

+10 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Francis Johns, MD

Thank you for your question.At 10 weeks the implants should be starting to settle in to place and it appears the left one is doing so. The right side may be starting with a capsular contracture based on the pictures and the description of pain you are having. The only way to know for sure is to...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Christopher J. Morea, MD

Thank you for your question. Yes it is very normal to have dry skin around the nipple and areola after breast augmentation surgery. You can use most any type of skin moisturizer to help with this. Best of luck

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Austin Hayes, MD

Thank you for your question. It's common for the implant to be high immediately after surgery. It takes 3-6 months for the implants to settle fully. In the first 4-6 weeks you will notice significant settling of your implants. Regarding whether to wear a bra, or whether to use the band, only y...

+9 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question and photographs.  The rippling that you are describing is often the result of minimal breast tissue covering the implant and sometimes more prominent with saline implants as well as implant placement (under the muscle vs. on top of the muscle).  Best to follow-up w...

+11 answers
See all Breast Augmentation Q&A
See more Breast Augmentation Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE BREAST AUGMENTATION GUIDE →