I am 14 days post op breast aug (I am 5'4" 120lbs A cup to start, 400cc silicone implants) and just yesterday I noticed some discomfort when taking a deep breath. When I awoke this morning it was worse. The pain is behind my implant and toward my sternum from my right breast. I also feel it when I use my right arm, or put any pressure on that arm. I don't recall lifting anything too heavy or doing something to cause this pain. Should I be concerned?
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Your results appear to be normal for being so early on in your recovery. You still need to "drop and fluff", which refers to the gradual movement and change in shape that occurs to breast implants. When breast implants are first put into your body, they typically sit higher up in the chest....
Thank you for your question. This is a tough one, as with breast augmentation, you are indeed stretching the areola by construction. There are some little tricks, particularly a suture technique that I can perform, that can help minimize stretching of the nipple areolar complex.Note that in t...
If you're considering surgical options to bring your breasts closer together and create more cleavage, here are a few procedures that might be suitable:
Breast Augmentation with Implant Placement:
Submuscular placement: Implants are placed beneath the chest muscle, which can help push the...