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Soreness 2 weeks post-op (or 6 weeks post-op) is normal. You need to check in with your plastic surgeon for an exam. But the nerves that provide nipple sensation are generally stretched by breast implants and lead to numbness or soreness or pain. Best of luck!
It is normal to have sore nipples (and breasts) for several WEEKS following breast augmentation surgery, depending on breast shape and implant factors. For some women, they will feel minimal discomfort after surgery only to develop nipple pain when nerves start to "wake up" in the breasts following implant surgery. Many women experience a difference in discomfort between the two breasts, which is also normal. If the past persists more than six weeks, discuss it with your plastic surgeon.
Nipple soreness is not unusual 2 weeks after breast augmentation. I would suggest you follow the advice of your surgeon as to when you should lay on your belly and side and ride a motorcycle.
Unfortunately, you have not told us your bra size just your cup size.If you are 32 or 34 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.If you are 36 or 38 each 200 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.From this, you can compute the volume required to achieve your des...
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...
Thanks for your inquiry, it appears you have hyperpigmentation from bruising after surgery. I would tell you to seek the opinion of your plastic surgeon about your choices. Good luck.
Thank you for your question. Abdominal swelling is normal after breast augmentation. Swelling follows gravity and thus your abdomen (and sometimes the thighs) will experience more swelling and add confusion to the post-op period. You may even notice that you've added many pounds on the scale...
Always inform your surgeon. Melatonin is fine to take before any cosmetic surgery and I would not worry about it. Good luck
In patients with redness of the breasts following implants, infection is always a concern. It is possible that it can be treated with oral or IV antibiotics in the hospital. Sometimes the implants need to be removed and drains are required. Your plastic surgeon should be available 24/7 for these...
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