Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: I have scoliosis will this affect my breast surgery?
Answer: Excellent question. Yes scoliosis does affect the surgical out come because of the chest wall deformity. A patient with scoliosis generally has breasts that are at different heights and the ribcage projects out more on one side affecting the appearance of the breast on this side. If one shoulder is higher than the other this may also contribute to one breast being higher. Patients with chest wall deformities should be aware of the differences in their breasts before surgery because sometimes putting breast implants in intensifies these differences and they become more obvious after surgery. I take measurements of each surgery patient's breasts and try to point out any differences to them so they are aware that they have differences that may exist after surgery.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: Generally how long do the sutures stay in for before you remove them?
Answer: If I place sutures in a patient I like to remove them 5 to 7 days post operative to avoid problems with scarring.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: What are tuberous breasts?
Answer: Tuberous breasts refers to a breast deformity where the breast is shaped like a tuberous plant such as a potato. It is a form of constricted breast deformity. The diagnosis of a tuberous breast must be made prior to surgery so the surgeon can tailor the corrective surgery that will most improve the shape of the deformed breast. A simple breast augmentation alone will not correct this breast deformity it will only enhance it. To view photos of breast deformities go to www.TheBreastExpert.com and look under procedures. In the deformity section you will see photos of this and other breast problems.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: After I breast fed my child my breast skin drooped and they became smaller. My nipples are still in the same place, but all the skin abound them sags. Do I need a breast lift?
Answer: It is hard to say weather you would benefit from a breast lift with out physically examining you. Based on your physical description it sounds as though you may have what is referred to as Pseudoptosis. If your nipples are above your inframammary crease and the only thing sagging is the breast tissue you may benefit from breast implants to fill in the breasts and you would not need a lift. To determine exactly what surgery will give you the best result you need to book a personal consultation to be evaluated.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: After my breast surgery how would I know if I had an infection?
Answer: Infections following breast surgery are rare, but can occur. Generally speaking some things to watch for that might indicate a patient has an infection are, a fever, one or both breasts are very swollen and red.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: I had a breast augmentation done a week ago and I am feeling shooting pains one in a while in my breasts. Is this normal?
Answer: Yes, these pains are a normal part of the healing process. The nerve endings are responding to the trauma of breast surgery and or healing changes are also occurring.

Plastic Surgery Q and A - After my breast lift and augmentation I began lactating

Question: After my breast lift and augmentation I began lactating? Is this normal or should I be concerned?
Answer: Interestingly, lactation after a breast surgery is an odd finding in some women that stops over time, this should not be a major concern.