I had a breast augmentation done 3 weeks ago. I was scheduled to start taking accutane 1 month after the augmentation, but my plastic surgeon told me to wait until 6 weeks post-op.My dermatologist told me I only needed to wait for 2 weeks, but after doing my own research I am finding that I should wait 6 months. What is the actual recommendation?
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Your list is fairly complete and you are smart to do research. You would be smart to have a consultation with at least two different surgeons and have your concerns addressed at that time. You need to feel comfortable with your surgeon and have good communications with him or her.
Hi Elise.
Sounds like you have had a time of it. In all likelihood you now have a capsular contracture. It may improve with some very vigorous massage. But it may not. I would not recommend that you do anything other than massage at this point. The nature of the scar tissue may change...