I'm post op day 3 following dual plane BA with sientra 415 cc round implants. Post-op, both breasts were taped circumferentially with thick waterproof tape that creates a cone shape. I was told this is to facilitate a lift with healing (had modest level 1 ptosis or even pseudo ptosis). The tape is to remain for 3 weeks. I am wondering if this sort of bandaging is common to help create an "internal lift?" What benefits does it provide?
Answer: Tape around breasts lift after dual plane technique Taping of incisions and the breast are part of what is termed the "art of medicine". Many of us do it. This is a good question as for me and my practice, I have gone from taping all incisions to improve the scar to taping few incisions, but taping the breasts for revisions only. The less taped used, the less blistering and more clean the incisions (since you can look at them, keep them clean, dry them etc.)It is unclear to me if the tape itself will improve a breast augmentation in one with pseudoptosis. Your surgeon will be willing to explain the use and inquire about removing the tape.
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Answer: Tape around breasts lift after dual plane technique Taping of incisions and the breast are part of what is termed the "art of medicine". Many of us do it. This is a good question as for me and my practice, I have gone from taping all incisions to improve the scar to taping few incisions, but taping the breasts for revisions only. The less taped used, the less blistering and more clean the incisions (since you can look at them, keep them clean, dry them etc.)It is unclear to me if the tape itself will improve a breast augmentation in one with pseudoptosis. Your surgeon will be willing to explain the use and inquire about removing the tape.
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April 29, 2014
Answer: Taping after Breast Augmentation Taping breasts after surgery sounds good but actually does little to nothing to give you an internal lift. I would follow your surgeon's advice. He or she knows what works for them.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS,FACS
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April 29, 2014
Answer: Taping after Breast Augmentation Taping breasts after surgery sounds good but actually does little to nothing to give you an internal lift. I would follow your surgeon's advice. He or she knows what works for them.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS,FACS
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April 28, 2014
Answer: Taping following Breast Augmentation/Lift You will find that all surgeons have their own particular recipe as to what to do intra-opeartively and post-operatively. Taping the beasts following this type of procedure can be done for a number of purposes. I have on occasion taped the inframammary fold following a particurlaly difficult re-do in which the IMF has been previously displaced upwards or downwards. Taping helps to protect and re-enforce what I have done internally in order to correct a previous asymmetrical fold. Sometimes the tapes are applied to help shape the pocket. Whatever the case may be, taping for that period of time will allow the casule to form and be stabilized during the process.
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April 28, 2014
Answer: Taping following Breast Augmentation/Lift You will find that all surgeons have their own particular recipe as to what to do intra-opeartively and post-operatively. Taping the beasts following this type of procedure can be done for a number of purposes. I have on occasion taped the inframammary fold following a particurlaly difficult re-do in which the IMF has been previously displaced upwards or downwards. Taping helps to protect and re-enforce what I have done internally in order to correct a previous asymmetrical fold. Sometimes the tapes are applied to help shape the pocket. Whatever the case may be, taping for that period of time will allow the casule to form and be stabilized during the process.
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April 28, 2014
Answer: Will tape around breasts help lift after dual plane augmentation? Given that online consultants do not you know your situation intimately enough, it is difficult to second-guess your plastic surgeon, who does. Best to follow his instructions/protocol. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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April 28, 2014
Answer: Will tape around breasts help lift after dual plane augmentation? Given that online consultants do not you know your situation intimately enough, it is difficult to second-guess your plastic surgeon, who does. Best to follow his instructions/protocol. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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