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How soon can you get tattoos after BA surgery?

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kittykat9999Jan 19, 2018

Hello, How soon after Breast Augmentation can you get a tattoo done or tattoo redone? My tattoo I am considering to get reworked is a small piece right beside my naval. I am post op 3 months. Many thanks in advance.

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Nicholas Husni, MD, PhD, FACS

Your implants need time to drop and settle under your skin after a breast augmentation. It can take several months for the implants to settle and for swelling to go down before you can begin to notice the final results of your augmentation. As the volume shifts from the top of the breast, they...

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Rohit Jaiswal, MD

Thanks for your question.  Hematomas after a breast augmentation are usually treated one of two ways: either taking the patient back to surgery for evacuation and placement of a drain, or watchful waiting with compression and frequent follow ups. If the hematoma is very soon after...

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Michelle Zweifler, MD

Prior to breast augmentation, ultrasound/ sonogram should be performed and the doctor monitoring your cysts should be consulted.  Breast implants are frequently placed behind the muscle and depending on the incision, the cysts may not be approached during standard breast augmentation tec...

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I would advise speaking to your board certified plastic surgeon about the concerns you are having during your healing process.It usually takes up to 6 months for breasts implants to settle. Make sure you do any implant massages if you were instructed.

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Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS

Some bruising and swelling is normal after any surgical procedure and from your photos this does not look alarming.  Your implants will take a few months to settle, giving you more cleavage and better shape and fullness. I usually have my patients start massaging about a week post op to help ...

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