Possible double bubble 3 weeks post op? (Photo)

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Is this a double bubble? It's been 3 weeks since silicone implants and the right side looks good but not healing as fast as I'd hoped and the left does lot look right. Right side was smaller BTW. I am seeing my PS tomorrow but she already suggested it could be fixed with fat transfer. I don't like that idea. I want a permanent fix, not a patch. My concern is another surgery and whether or not my ps will or should cover the cost. It could settle, but it does not seem likely. It's extremely tight

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

It does appear to be a double bubble.  This can be corrected with additional dissection in the area to release the tight band causing this.  It may be possible to perform as an office procedure but more than likely a trip to the OR is necessary since it is difficult to anesthetize this entire area with local.  First, though you it may be better to wait and let the implant stretch this tight band, it may improve gradually with time.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, I do appreciate the contour issue on the lower part of the breast that you are describing, but if surgery was only 3 weeks ago there might be continued improvement in the appearance for several months.  Every surgeon will have their own timeframe for doing secondary procedures but I prefer to wait at least 6 months so there is a stable result before doing another operation.  It sounds like your surgeon is following this issue with you and trying to address your concerns.

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

You are in your early phase of recovery.  Your breast tissue still has not had adequate time to shape around your breast implant.  Follow up with your surgeon to monitor your progress.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You look a bit early in the healing process. The lower pole may stretch a bit with time. Best to be patient with the results.

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your post, and the photos are very helpful. I certainly see the issue that you are concerned about with regard to the left breast. That is what a version of the "double bubble" can look like. However, although it seems like an eternity, you really are still in the early stages of healing. I would continue to follow with your surgeon to help you through this process. Fat grafting is a possibility, and I would not consider that to be a "patch" necessarily.

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