Is a squeaking feeling in one breast normal when massaging pressure is applied? Does this mean the implant dropped?

   That information is not collected and organized into a database for easy review.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question.  In my office, we never fill out FMLA paperwork for breast augmentations.  1) you don't need very much downtime at all 2) the procedure is completely cosmetic and electiveIf you were to have surgery on Thursday or Friday, you should be fine to go back to work the f...

Two and a half weeks is still extremely early in the healing process. It sounds correct that if you have thin skin the implant is more palpable. My patients notice this as well. The pain you are having is likely just from you recent surgery and should dissipate with time. Stay in touch with your...

Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures.  It is clear in your pictures that this is an area that's bothersome. This could likely be remedied by combination of ultrasonic liposuction and possibly using fat grafting or high profile implants to increase Breast projection ...

Tegaderm would add minimal if any support against tension. Medipore taping or a scar-tension system like Embrace are better options I recommend for patients. Tegaderm is very pliable and does little to provide support. Hope this helps!--Erik Hoy, M.D.

I would not call a breast augmentation minor surgery. You are anesthetized, you take narcotic pain medications, you have a (brief) period of disability.  But most women are functional the same day, and back to work in 3-5 days.Age requirements are a minimum of 18 years old (22 for silicone...