Good question. Tension across the wound is perhaps the worst thing for a healing wound. Keeping tape or a steri-strip or silicone sheeting probably help the best during the initial healing phase. Some women will use their special
Do breast implants cause cancer?
No. There is no known link or association of breast implants and the formation of any cancers. There are actually studies
When can a woman have sex after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
Non exertional sex without elevations in breast pressure may be entertained when a woman decides that she is interested. As with other forms of exercise and elevations in blood pressure, it is best to not experience elevated blood pressure for 10-14 days. As an important side note,
Can a woman’s body reject the breast implants?
No, there is no such thing as rejection of a breast implant. A woman may experience an infection which results in requiring to remove the implants but this is not a rejection. Scar tissue around
When can a woman begin lifting weights after breast augmentation surgery?
It is recommended to avoid getting your heart rate or blood pressure up too high after breast implant surgery to avoid complications. A bleeding complication may occur at late as
Can breast implants cause stretch marks to occur?
Yes, it is possible that new stretch marks can occur after breast augmentation plastic surgery. It depends on the size of the breast implants and the quality of the woman’s breast tissue and skin. It is more common that women with previous stretch marks may notice that the marks get red again after the breast augmentation surgery. Over time these … Read More
Do I have to stop smoking before my breast augmentation surgery?
It is always better to stop smoking before any surgery, but it is not required. It is the best thing to do. If a woman stops or cuts back on her smoking she will cough less and experience less discomfort. Wound healing has also been shown to be compromised in people
How long should a woman wait to have a second corrective plastic surgery?
Depending on what the problem may be, it is usually best to wait at least 3-6 months prior to a second breast implant plastic surgery. Some revisions should be done sooner, but it is usually best to allow the scar tissue capsule to form. Some types of corrections are
If the breast implants are too big can they be removed and what happens to the left over breast tissue?
If at any time a woman requests that her breast implants be removed, it can be done.
Do all women’s nipple areolar tissue widen after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
No, most women’s colored areolar tissue remains the same width. The areola may widen slightly when larger breast implants have been placed. In some women though there can be widening with breast implants because their tissues are so thin. This consequence does