I've had pink skin on my left breast since the 1st week of surgery. I'm 4 weeks post op now. The right breast has had it off and on in the same area as the left but not as constantly. They have itched while wearing certain bras, so I thought maybe it's just irritated. But even when wearing no bra, it stays pink. The left was smaller before surgery and received a larger implant. Is it from the excessive stretching it's experiencing? And overall, how do they look to you at this stage?
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Thank you for your questions and for providing an image to go by. It's generally best that you continue to completion with you laser tattoo removal before proceeding with your augmentation. As far as having it surgically removed, there's a greater chance you'd be more unhappy with the scar than ...
And you do not look wide at all... in fact you look normal. When choosing an implant style based on the volume and outcome you desire, wider implants are selected for wider breasts and when trying to diminish a generous space between the mounds. What makes you ask this question?
This appearance means that there is some excess skin tat has pulled downwards with the weight of the implants, and especially in a seated position which creates a crease. I wouldn't say that this is a normal, but it is a complex problem; one that may be alleviated with supporting the implants in...