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Healing Of Incisions After Breast AugmentationMost incisions thicken to the touch in early healing. This is the extra collagen and will soften in 4-6 months for most patients.
This is not unusual.After an incision is made there is a healing ridge right under the scar that can be thick so it is not unusual.It will go down over the ensuing months.
As incisions heal they are thick at first and then relax as time passes. In breast augmentation I have chosen to spend time reviewingphotographs with patients to fully understand their expectation of size andshape. Many times this simply raisesmore questions. I will make measurementsand use the implant guides to allow the patient to understand exactly the sizesthat are reasonable for their body type and measurements. Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeonand member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on allaspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures includingtummy tucks or mommy makeovers!
Yes, it is normal to feel a thickening along the incision site. This is a part of the normal healing process and the incision will flatten out with time. Hope this helps, Dean Vistnes.
Nobody has perfectly symmetric breasts, before or after surgery. For patients whose breasts are nearly equal in size I generally put in the same size implants. For patients who have a bit more of a discrepancy I will use different size or style implants to get the best match. One thing to...
There is not one answer for this question. Silicone implants do feel more natural than saline, but size, shape of implant, position of implant and placement all make a significant difference in the final result. Many women believe that breast augmentation is a straightforward surgery and if they...
You are right that 25cc is not much of a difference. There are two ways to look at this. You can just go with the slightly larger implants because it's only about a 5 teaspoon difference or you could go with the smaller size because you can always wear a push up bra to make your...
This really depends on how long ago you had your surgery and the technique used for stitching your nipples. However, I think it would be sensible to go back and see your plastic surgeon so they can analyse the situation and advise you on the best way forward for you. In many cases simple...
There will be no visible difference between these two implants. They are almost identical in size. For instance, if you are using Mentor implants, both have 4.8 cm of projection. There is a 3 millimeter difference in base width, 11.7cm vs 12cm. I would highly doubt that you will be able to see...
I apologize, but your attached photograph does not appear here on RealSelf. However, I did read your comments and would say the following to most any breast augmentation patient who is only six (6) days' postop: Please - BE PATIENT! Everyone's anatomy is unique, and that principle applies to the...