I need a second opinion, please. Is my right side incision infected or what else could cause such swelling? My PS says it's not infected, but he did prescribe me antibiotics to reduce risk for infection (preventive measure). It is getting better (the course of antibiotics ended few days ago), but compared to my left side, it is not healing very well. It is a little painful, but only to touch, no drainaige. Any advice will be appreciated.
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July 30, 2013
Answer: Inflammation is part of normal healing of the scar after breast augmentation.
The technique I prefer is Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to place the implant, reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage...
At size 36 C each 200 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 800 cc implants would take you up 4 cup sizes to a size G. The best implants are silicone gel placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel natural, are less likely to ripple and are more stable long term.&...
Do your best to keep it down but it most likely won't stick anymore. To prevent more from coming off, trim with scissors right where it is still attached so it doesn't continue to peel off. Keep area clean and dry and dress if necessary. Most likely, there are at least two layers of suture so...