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Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question. Assuming the surgery goes well and you don't have any complications, you should be able to return to work after one week. However, if your implants are placed under the muscle, you may be sore and unable to work a full day initially. Please discuss your plan with...

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Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Based on your photo, you appear to be a good candidate for a breast lift to improve the shape and position of your breasts. Breast augmentation with modest implants tends to add such a small amount of weight to your chest that you probably won’t notice a difference. Augmentation alone won’t add...

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Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS

Sounds like you have a simple irritated suture or small suture abcess. Your surgeon is giving you ideal sounding care. Continue to follow their instructions and you should do great.  Good luck.

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Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent breast augmentation. It sounds like you are healing as expected. You may continue to have discomfort over the next several weeks. It typically takes 3 - 6 months for the swelling to subside and the implants to settle. Please follow...

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

One of the most common problems is breast capsular #contracture or the development of thickening, and contracture of the capsule that exists around the breast implants. Severe capsule contracture probably occurs in less than 15% of augmentation patients. Every woman has a breast capsule around...

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Christopher T. Maloney Jr., MD

Thank you for your question.   In most cases you can do a breast augmentation after radiation.   You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to examine the skin and determine if you are a good candidate.   The radiation may limit how large of an implant can be used and the compl...

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