I’ll be 4 months post op on January 28. I’m worried about my right nipple as it seems to have a little bit of discoloration and something just doesn’t look right about it. I’ve also noticed that nipple doesn’t want to get hard anymore. They both have a hard time getting hard now but especially the right one. Just wondering why ones looks better than the other.
Answer: Do scars look normal post BAM and lifts HI, Your scars are fine for where you are in the post -operative period. You might consult with your surgeon to try some scar creams and ointments, silicone sheeting and/or creams and even laser therapy to improve and hasten the healing. I cannot answer why one nipple get hard and the other doesn't. This may change over time, or not. You will have to be patient. Perhaps it might be a good idea for you to visit with your surgeon to discuss these issues.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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Answer: Do scars look normal post BAM and lifts HI, Your scars are fine for where you are in the post -operative period. You might consult with your surgeon to try some scar creams and ointments, silicone sheeting and/or creams and even laser therapy to improve and hasten the healing. I cannot answer why one nipple get hard and the other doesn't. This may change over time, or not. You will have to be patient. Perhaps it might be a good idea for you to visit with your surgeon to discuss these issues.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Breast Scars Your scars will change up to 2 years after surgery.However, it does appear that you have some mild thickness of the scars. I would continue periodic follow up with your surgeon and get recommendations to treat the scars. If the scars persist over time, you might consider a scar revision and a series of steroid injections to decrease the possibility of thick scars.As far as the nipple is concerned, it is hard to make a judgement without seeing some photos from before surgery. Some women have flat nipples and others have larger nipples. Changes in sensation and nerve function to the nipple are uncommon risks. The majority of patients, >90%, have return of nerve/nipple function within six months.Good Luck and keep following up with your surgeon to get recommendations.
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Breast Scars Your scars will change up to 2 years after surgery.However, it does appear that you have some mild thickness of the scars. I would continue periodic follow up with your surgeon and get recommendations to treat the scars. If the scars persist over time, you might consider a scar revision and a series of steroid injections to decrease the possibility of thick scars.As far as the nipple is concerned, it is hard to make a judgement without seeing some photos from before surgery. Some women have flat nipples and others have larger nipples. Changes in sensation and nerve function to the nipple are uncommon risks. The majority of patients, >90%, have return of nerve/nipple function within six months.Good Luck and keep following up with your surgeon to get recommendations.
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Healing after cosmetic breast surgery The color of scar healing can sometimes take one to two years. It is difficult to answer your concern other than often one breast is frequently different than the other to start and they stay slightly different when enhanced. Always a good idea when concerned to check with your surgeon.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Healing after cosmetic breast surgery The color of scar healing can sometimes take one to two years. It is difficult to answer your concern other than often one breast is frequently different than the other to start and they stay slightly different when enhanced. Always a good idea when concerned to check with your surgeon.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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Answer: Scars a very normal for having a Benelli lift and implant... and it can even worsen still. Most of us who have tried the Benelli's soon revert back to the other techniques due to the poor outcomes. Yes, Benelli's are needed in very limited situations where a lift is needed and there is minimal lower pole tissue to tighten. But Benelli's flatten projection, leave a palpable rim around the areola, and are notorious for poor scarring. As for your nipple not getting erect, time may allow for that to recover but there isn't anything that can be done except watchful waiting. As you can tell, I am not a fan of the Benelli lift.
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Answer: Scars a very normal for having a Benelli lift and implant... and it can even worsen still. Most of us who have tried the Benelli's soon revert back to the other techniques due to the poor outcomes. Yes, Benelli's are needed in very limited situations where a lift is needed and there is minimal lower pole tissue to tighten. But Benelli's flatten projection, leave a palpable rim around the areola, and are notorious for poor scarring. As for your nipple not getting erect, time may allow for that to recover but there isn't anything that can be done except watchful waiting. As you can tell, I am not a fan of the Benelli lift.
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September 11, 2021
Answer: Breast lift, periareolar lift and implant Hi you have had a doughnut lift with an implant. Given that a doughnut lift attempts to reduce the excess skin only from a cut around the nipple there is always a gather around the stitches. This generally cases out. But given that besides the lift you have an implant the nipple scar is being stretched out. As with all cases wait 8 - 12 months to evaluate final result and have any scar revision. Please keep me posted on your progress warm regards Dr Prashant Murugkar Clinique Beaute Naturelle
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September 11, 2021
Answer: Breast lift, periareolar lift and implant Hi you have had a doughnut lift with an implant. Given that a doughnut lift attempts to reduce the excess skin only from a cut around the nipple there is always a gather around the stitches. This generally cases out. But given that besides the lift you have an implant the nipple scar is being stretched out. As with all cases wait 8 - 12 months to evaluate final result and have any scar revision. Please keep me posted on your progress warm regards Dr Prashant Murugkar Clinique Beaute Naturelle
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