Question 1

What is areolar bleeding?

Accepted Answer

In cases where the patient has a wide areolar complex, it is impossible to remove it all and then have enough tissue to insert an implant. Meaning remnants of the old areolar remain and stain the incision.

Once the tissue has stretched and relaxed this can be excised under local anaesthetic in the office.

Question 2

What is symmastia?

Accepted Answer

Otherwise, know as uni-boob, the number one cause of symmastia is pre-existing symmastia that was unrecognised pre-operation. It is extremely difficult to correct, the key to a good result is expectation management.

Question 3

Which is better, above or below the muscle?

Accepted Answer

For lift (Mastopexy) and implant cases I always go under the muscle/dual plane.

Whilst it is tempting to go above the muscle to try and get a rounder appearance, in time this approach will lead to excess breast ptosis as there is no support for the implant.

Question 4

Recovery

Accepted Answer

Most patients will wake from surgery feeling a little tight in the chest but generally comfortable. You will have a post-surgery bra on and some light dressings. Dr Moradi will then see you a few days later for a change of your dressings.

At the one week mark, you can increase your activity to light walking and leg workouts. These activities can be slowly increased until full training at approximately eight weeks depending on different cases.

Question 5

How long do I need to wear my post op bra?

Accepted Answer

There is no right answer for this question. If you asked a plastic surgeon he/she would say to wear a supportive post op bra forever, but that is unrealistic.

For me, depending on what procedure they have had I like patients to wear theirs for 1 to 3 months, but after 1 month I am happy for patients to wear something more comfortable and appealing if they have an event on, but always something supportive when at the gym.

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