I’m 6 weeks post op. I have noticed for the past two weeks a small dimple on the right breast, most prominent when I raise my right arm. Is this muscle that needs to relax? Is this scar tissue? I started massaging it and developed the bruise you see. I think it’s related to the dimple. My doctor said he could send me for an ultrasound, but life is busy now — and if it will end up going away or if this is nothing to worry about, I would appreciate expert advice.
September 8, 2018
Answer: Dimple Dear Cat506,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 6 weeks post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 8, 2018
Answer: Dimple Dear Cat506,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 6 weeks post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Before having to pay for an ultrasound (or any other test for that matter) you should know what information it will provide to your surgeon in his decision making process. If he is just fishing, its likely you're not going to get any information because most issues with augmentation can be diagnosed clinically. The dent is appreciable and knowing what you started with would help as sometimes pre-existing deficiencies become evident when the implant is pushing your tissue out. But let your surgeon do the worrying and provide you with recommendations when you are all healed.
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Answer: Before having to pay for an ultrasound (or any other test for that matter) you should know what information it will provide to your surgeon in his decision making process. If he is just fishing, its likely you're not going to get any information because most issues with augmentation can be diagnosed clinically. The dent is appreciable and knowing what you started with would help as sometimes pre-existing deficiencies become evident when the implant is pushing your tissue out. But let your surgeon do the worrying and provide you with recommendations when you are all healed.
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