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When is it safe to sleep without a bra?

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user3298161Jul 11, 2018

I am 3 weeks post op from my breast lift with implants. When is it safe to sleep without a bra on?

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Hi samschmidt88, I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process. You will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has...

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Hi mila031612, Thank you for your question and photos. It is not unusual to experience some bruising after breast augmentation surgery. Also, tightness may also be experienced as the tissues around the implants are still swollen following the surgery. It will resolve over time. The yellow...

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Hi JRabbit100, I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast lift surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process at 3 weeks post op. Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon ...

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Hello,The photos shows visible breast implant. Please see your surgeon as soon as possible. You will unlikely be able to save this implant, as it will likely become infected (or already is). If your surgeon determines it needs to come out, you should remove both implants. Best of luck!

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Hi AshelyMcDaniel, For scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start...

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Depending upon how much tissue was removed during surgery, it is not uncommon for your nipples to be an odd shape early on and then improve with time.  You are very early out of surgery and so best to be patient but also express your concern with your Plastic Surgeon.Overall, your result looks ...

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