1 month post op axilar breast augmentation. Have dents under my breasts. Is this normal? Was the pocket made properly? (photos)

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. I see your areas of concern but remember that you are still early in your recovery.  If the muscle release was performed appropriately, these areas of indentation should stretch with time to afford you a more natural look and shape to each breast.  Allow your results at least 6 months time before assessing the long-term aesthetic outcome.  Hope this helps.

Hello, thank you for your question. You still in the healing process, It can often take up to 6 months for a breast augmentation results to be known so I recommend you to follow up with your surgeon in person to discuss your concerns and have them provide you reassurance that you are healing properly. 

Hi & thanks for your question! You are still early in your recovery. It can take 3 to 6 months  for the implants to drop and settle.Continue to follow your surgeons post op instructions and contact him/her with your concerns.Best wishes!

One month after  augmentation, there is still swelling present, and the implants have not settled. Small deformities and asymmetries are common at this point, and most will resolve over time. If the problem has not resolved after three months, surgical revision will be required. The transaxillary approach , while leaving a cosmetically excellant scar, is difficult to perform well, and can result in high placement of the implants due to incomplete dissection of the lower , inner part of the pocket and release of the muscle.  You also appear to have scars below both breasts resulting from drain placement that will most likely require revision.

Dear Libelle,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 1 month  post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi,
Just looking at photos it is clear that the pockets are not enough in the lower and innermost areas and you may need a pocket revision.
Since our comments depends on the shared photos, it would always be better if you consult a plastic surgeon face to face.
Best wishes,

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry.

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

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