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I Am 56. Yr old

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Staples in Breast after reduction!

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While getting my mammogram. I was told I have 5 staples that are in my right breast on the muscle. Does anyone know why they might have been left in there. They are uncomfortable at times I tied to ask dr. But she never got back To me.

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Melanie Aya-ay, MD

Melanie Aya-ay, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 26, 2019
Speaking for other readers, we would love to know what doctor did this procedure. Lack of communication is a bright red flag. No one should go to surgeon who refuses to answer questions, no matter how long ago the query was. Obviously he did a sloppy job. I would definitely report him to your state's medical board.

I hope you get an answer and are able to resolve your mammography difficulties because monitoring your health is important.
January 3, 2020
the dr name is listed right above the photos se posted. 4th item from the left.
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3 years post

3 years post op.

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Today is 3 Years since my surgery. I have had lot of emotional roller coaster of confidence. But over all pretty happy. I still can’t believe I went through with this surgery. I never go braless but It feels so good to go for the short time that I do. I’m afraid they will sag again. But my Brest started to sag as ion as they developed at he 15 . I had bad breast my whole life so it’s hard o adjust mentally to the new ones . That’s the confidence part.

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April 17, 2018
Incredible! Scars are almost invisible. You look great. Just curious- do you sleep braless now or in a bra of some sort?
April 17, 2018
Hi! thank you! yes my scars are gone! I guess I got lucky it’s that! No I don’t sleep in a bra.
April 17, 2018
meant to say. got lucky with that!
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2 years post

Almost 3 yrs post op.

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I’m still sore sometimes but happy with the results. Love my nipple placement the best. Wish I was a little smaller on the outside of boobs. But overall. Heck of a lot better than they were. I’m sill. Little sore some days. I think it’s the bra. But. So glad they aren’t on my stomach anymore! I hardly see any scars!

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April 13, 2018
You look great, how are you doing? I still get some tenderness and sometimes a little thread or two emerges, but I am happy I had this procedure done, no regrets!
April 13, 2018
thank you!!! I get some little stitch too!! isn’t it crazy
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April 13, 2018
Your scars really faded nicely, it's amazing they are barely visible. I'm hoping after a while mine will disappear like that, I'm at 8 months now, still have some soreness/tenderness too. It's still nice to see updates from some of the gals(like you) who really inspired me to pursue my dream!!