Ok so it's day 5 since my explant and I've just taken my ace wrap off and put on a well fitted sports bra. My left breast I'm happy with however my right one looks not great. The nipple sinks in a little and is a lot more wrinkly. I know it's only day 5 but do you think This is permanent?
August 13, 2020
Answer: Skin will continue to retract I usually tell my patients to wait at least six weeks before judging their explant result, because the skin and tissues will retract and change a lot during this period.
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August 13, 2020
Answer: Skin will continue to retract I usually tell my patients to wait at least six weeks before judging their explant result, because the skin and tissues will retract and change a lot during this period.
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August 13, 2020
Answer: Breast appearance after implant removal Thanks for the great question! When breast implants are placed initially they create pressure on the breast tissue and the skin. This is because the implant sits on the ribs or muscle and is pushing up into the breast tissue. Because of this pressure, the fat cells which compose the breast tissue get compressed, losing maybe 20-30% of their volume. What you're seeing now is that your breasts still look deflated because those compressed fat cells haven't recovered yet. What occurs in many women with time is that those cells will re inflate, ultimately giving a more full and natural looking shape and appearance to the breast. The whole process might take a few months so be patient! Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber
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August 13, 2020
Answer: Breast appearance after implant removal Thanks for the great question! When breast implants are placed initially they create pressure on the breast tissue and the skin. This is because the implant sits on the ribs or muscle and is pushing up into the breast tissue. Because of this pressure, the fat cells which compose the breast tissue get compressed, losing maybe 20-30% of their volume. What you're seeing now is that your breasts still look deflated because those compressed fat cells haven't recovered yet. What occurs in many women with time is that those cells will re inflate, ultimately giving a more full and natural looking shape and appearance to the breast. The whole process might take a few months so be patient! Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber
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