I had breast augmentation 3 weeks ago, I had 250 cc submuscular left breast and 275cc right breast, round silicone, the left breast, most sweeling has gone & it is beginning to feel softer and look natural, however the right breast, with the larger implant is still firm and appears a little rounder looking. Is this common & is it likely to soften over time and appear more similar to the left?
Answer: 3w post op At this point you are early in the healing process. Your implants will continue to settle, change shape and soften within 6 weeks to 3 months. Follow up with your surgeon as directed. Regards,
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Answer: 3w post op At this point you are early in the healing process. Your implants will continue to settle, change shape and soften within 6 weeks to 3 months. Follow up with your surgeon as directed. Regards,
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April 24, 2016
Answer: Why is one breast softer than the other? Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance.
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April 24, 2016
Answer: Why is one breast softer than the other? Thank you for your question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, advice, predictions, and/or meaningful reassurance.
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April 24, 2016
Answer: Why is one breast softer than the other? Thank you for your question. Because surgery results in swelling to the breast skin and underlying muscle, it will have a tendency to flatten and elevate implants. As this resolves, the implants will drop and soften, assuming a more natural shape. In your case it would be expected that the larger implant would take a little while longer to heal than the smaller but I would anticipate it to match your left breast in the next week or two. Hope this helps.
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April 24, 2016
Answer: Why is one breast softer than the other? Thank you for your question. Because surgery results in swelling to the breast skin and underlying muscle, it will have a tendency to flatten and elevate implants. As this resolves, the implants will drop and soften, assuming a more natural shape. In your case it would be expected that the larger implant would take a little while longer to heal than the smaller but I would anticipate it to match your left breast in the next week or two. Hope this helps.
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April 24, 2016
Answer: Please check in with your plastic surgeon. Your best advice is to speak with your plastic surgeon. If you are not satisfied, you should seek a second opinion for an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Three weeks is very early in your post-operative period and too early to draw any conclusions regarding asymmetry, either visually, or with symptoms. You should be in close contact with your plastic surgeon and his or her office. They should be hiding you through this healing phase and answering any and all questions that you might have. Best of luck to you.
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April 24, 2016
Answer: Please check in with your plastic surgeon. Your best advice is to speak with your plastic surgeon. If you are not satisfied, you should seek a second opinion for an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Three weeks is very early in your post-operative period and too early to draw any conclusions regarding asymmetry, either visually, or with symptoms. You should be in close contact with your plastic surgeon and his or her office. They should be hiding you through this healing phase and answering any and all questions that you might have. Best of luck to you.
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April 23, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/Silicone Implants/Revision Breast Surgery I appreciate your question.
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April 23, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/Silicone Implants/Revision Breast Surgery I appreciate your question.
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