Left breast has felt heavier and lower since this has happened. Felt extrememly odd especially in swimming pool. Implants put in 9 years ago. Also had an inverted nipple that was addressed at the time. Could pocket have been altered by mammogram smash or something with nipple (something released?) Mammogram company looked and said "fine", one PS said looks "fine". Does not feel fine. Ideas?
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April 28, 2014
Answer: After a mammogram 2 years ago, one implant has felt odd. I felt it immediately. What could have happened? Still odd feeling.
If you have nipples that are set laterally on your chest prior to surgery they will continue in that position following augmentation and perhaps appear even more so. However, your photos do not seem to imply an abnormal position. Trying to move the nipples with an excision of skin around the n...
I'm sorry to hear about your frustrations with the post-op care. That doesn't make for a good experience!In terms of your photos, it looks like these changes are mostly due to residual swelling. Sometimes, if you have stretch marks and swelling together, it can look just like this....
Consult
with your surgeon about the types of activities that are acceptable
post-surgery. It is important that you not engage in strenuous activities in
the first three (2-3) weeks after surgery. My own personal recommendations to my
patients are start walking as much as you want to, as soon as...