Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underBreast Augmentation q&a

I have oily skin and breaking out after breast augmentation. Is this normal? (photos)

User Avatar
OliviakatesJan 13, 2015
I had an breast augmentation a month ago. I noticed that my chest and back and super oily. I've been breaking out excessively. I get acne on my face regularly, but rarely on my body. Could this be from the surgery?! I'm getting really worried. It's getting worse.

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 13, 2015
Answer

More Breast Augmentation Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

The best way to determine what size bra you wear is to go try them on.  Each maker will be different.  You may find some fit more comfortably than others.  Find the one that fits.

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Andrew Jimerson, MD

Your breasts are pointy because the base is constricted.  This can be corrected during breast implant surgery.  You should be able to achieve a nice rounded look.

+14 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jourdan Gottlieb, MD

The most reliable test is an MRI with a breast coil. Pretty much any breast center that does mammograms and has an MRI will have the proper coil. It is not a 100% test--almost nothing is, in that some leaks are missed, and some studies show a leak that turns out not to be one. The chances of...

+16 answers
See all Breast Augmentation Q&A
See more Breast Augmentation Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE BREAST AUGMENTATION GUIDE →