I am 6 weeks post-op and still uneven. 385cc Natrelle. My right (your left) is a lot higher and tighter than my left breast. I have been massaging both breasts but I’m not sure how aggressive I should be with it. Nothing hurts, just still very firm and slightly sore. Is this normal and when should i expect it to even out? I am right hand dominant.
October 11, 2018
Answer: Healing takes time and your tissues will stretch as you heal and things do get softer. I do not appreciate major unevenness... in fact I think your appearances are great and if you were my patient, I would not have any concerns at all. I do believe in massage in helping with settling and softening so I tell my patients to do that. If your surgeon does not, continue with his instructions as your surgeon is ultimately responsible for your outcome when you are healed.... and he/she should want the absolute best that you can get.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Healing takes time and your tissues will stretch as you heal and things do get softer. I do not appreciate major unevenness... in fact I think your appearances are great and if you were my patient, I would not have any concerns at all. I do believe in massage in helping with settling and softening so I tell my patients to do that. If your surgeon does not, continue with his instructions as your surgeon is ultimately responsible for your outcome when you are healed.... and he/she should want the absolute best that you can get.
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October 9, 2018
Answer: Breast tightness Thank you for your question. I tell my patients it takes approximately six months to see their final result after a submuscular breast augmentation. It is also very common to have slight asymmetry in softening from side to side. This has to do with handedness, differences in the thickness of the muscle on each side, and any pre operative asymmetry. If you are doing your massage as instructed by your surgeon, then all you need is a little time and a lot of patience. You will get there!As always, contact your board certified plastic surgeon if you have more concerns.
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October 9, 2018
Answer: Breast tightness Thank you for your question. I tell my patients it takes approximately six months to see their final result after a submuscular breast augmentation. It is also very common to have slight asymmetry in softening from side to side. This has to do with handedness, differences in the thickness of the muscle on each side, and any pre operative asymmetry. If you are doing your massage as instructed by your surgeon, then all you need is a little time and a lot of patience. You will get there!As always, contact your board certified plastic surgeon if you have more concerns.
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