Which Breast Augmentation Method Minimizes Impact on Future Medical Exams?
Which breast augmentation method has less impact on future medical examinations? Hello Dr. Lu, I am considering breast augmentation and am looking into fat transfer breast augmentation (from the back of my thighs). I consulted with a gynecologist who informed me that autologous f...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Qualified breast augmentation includes both implants and autologous fat transfer, which do not affect breast examinations. Autologous fat is more difficult to distinguish in ultrasound due to the multiple insertion sites; however, recent advancements in high-resolution ultrasound...[Read More] Which Breast Augmentation Method Minimizes Impact on Future Medical Exams?
Can I Get the COVID Vaccine After Breast Augmentation?
Can I receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Hello, doctor. The author had saline breast implants over twenty years ago, and after all this time, I can still feel the implants. Additionally, I often experience tightness in my back and chest. Can I receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Will it hav...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. There is currently no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to breast implants. 2. Vaccination should be possible. It is advisable to consult with the attending physician before receiving the vaccine.[Read More] Can I Get the COVID Vaccine After Breast Augmentation?
Can Nipple Sensitivity Return After Breast Augmentation?
Nipple sensitivity decreased after breast augmentation? Hello, doctor. I have had implants for over a year now. I used to experience pain, but recently taking high doses of B12 seems to have improved the pain. However, I still have reduced sensitivity. Is there a chance that my n...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
You should continue taking B12 for two years; gradually, you will recover some of it.[Read More] Can Nipple Sensitivity Return After Breast Augmentation?
Can Nipple Sensitivity Return After Breast Augmentation?
Nipple sensitivity decreased after breast augmentation? Hello, doctor. I have had implants for over a year now. I used to experience pain, but recently, taking high doses of B12 seems to have improved the pain. However, I still have reduced sensitivity. Is there a chance that my ...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
You should continue taking B12 for two years; gradually, you will recover some of it.[Read More] Can Nipple Sensitivity Return After Breast Augmentation?
Breast Augmentation Concerns: Birth Control and Post-Pregnancy Changes
Breast augmentation issues Hello, doctor. 1. I would like to undergo a textured breast augmentation. I am currently taking oral contraceptives. Will this affect the procedure? How long should I discontinue them beforehand? 2. If I have breast augmentation before having childr...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
1. Currently, the use of the velvety surface method is temporarily not permitted. 2. It is recommended to consider it after giving birth, if possible.[Read More] Breast Augmentation Concerns: Birth Control and Post-Pregnancy Changes
Can You Take Supplements After Breast Augmentation? Expert Insights
Can I take dietary supplements after breast augmentation? Hello doctor, may I ask if it's safe to consume collagen powder and vitamin C after breast augmentation? I read online that it might lead to capsule contracture. How long after the surgery should I wait to take them? ...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. After breast augmentation, it is advisable to take vitamin E to prevent capsular contracture. 2. If smooth-surfaced breast implants are used, it is recommended to massage them for an extended period, for several months or even years.[Read More] Can You Take Supplements After Breast Augmentation? Expert Insights
Does Breast Augmentation Surgery Affect Blood Circulation in the Back?
Will breast augmentation surgery affect blood circulation in the back? 1. After undergoing breast augmentation surgery, will it affect the circulation of qi and blood in the back? In the first few years after the surgery, whenever I got close to a cold environment, my chest would...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. "Qi and blood circulation" is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which may be difficult for an orthopedic surgeon to describe. 2. You are currently three months post-breast augmentation surgery and are still in the period where the postoperative scar tissu...[Read More] Does Breast Augmentation Surgery Affect Blood Circulation in the Back?
Can Breast Augmentation Help with Underdeveloped Breasts?
Burn concerns If there is development but the breasts do not grow significantly, is breast augmentation possible?
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
If there are scars on the chest, surgery may be required to allow for breast development. It's advisable to visit a major hospital's plastic surgery department for consultation.[Read More] Can Breast Augmentation Help with Underdeveloped Breasts?
Can Burn Scars Be Treated? Insights on Breast Reconstruction Options
Burn scars Doctor: Hello. I am 24 years old. When I was 2 years old, I accidentally got burned by hot soup. I have scars on my hands, upper body, and legs, and my chest did not develop properly because of this. After so many years, is it still possible to treat these scars? Can m...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
If your breasts have sagged after having children, it indicates that they have developed to some extent, which is a common outcome observed in breast surgery at Mackay Memorial Hospital.[Read More] Can Burn Scars Be Treated? Insights on Breast Reconstruction Options
Understanding Inverted Nipple Surgery Complications and Recovery
Nipple inversion Hello, doctor. I have some questions to ask. I underwent autologous breast augmentation and inverted nipple surgery before the Lunar New Year last year. Two months post-surgery, I developed acute mastitis in my left breast. After treatment, I have been experienci...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Hello: You may need to consult the original physician who performed the procedure for your inverted nipple to check if any sutures were left behind, or to consider a planned intervention. Lu Dao-Kuan[Read More] Understanding Inverted Nipple Surgery Complications and Recovery
Is Autologous Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation Legal and Safe?
Autologous fat transfer breast augmentation? Is autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation legalized? What are the risks associated with this procedure? Are there any complications from the liposuction sites?
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation is not currently listed as an indication by the Department of Health, meaning it is not actively encouraged. Both the practitioner and the recipient assume responsibility for the procedure. The risks include potential difficulties i...[Read More] Is Autologous Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation Legal and Safe?
Breast Augmentation Costs: What to Expect in Taiwan
I want breast augmentation? I would like to inquire about the approximate cost of breast augmentation.
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
Breast augmentation requires hospitalization and general anesthesia. The out-of-pocket cost is approximately 120,000 to 150,000 NTD.[Read More] Breast Augmentation Costs: What to Expect in Taiwan
Does Breast Augmentation Cause Lymphatic Swelling?
Lymph Will breast augmentation cause lymph nodes to become increasingly swollen?
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
Where is the lymph swelling increasingly? Theoretically, breast augmentation should not cause lymphadenopathy. However, in a small number of patients, the lymph nodes in the axilla on the side of the augmentation may swell for a few days postoperatively. However, if there is unex...[Read More] Does Breast Augmentation Cause Lymphatic Swelling?
Will Breast Implant Surgery Show Up on My X-Ray Report?
Concerned!! How will the X-ray report be written for someone who has undergone breast augmentation surgery (with implants)? Dear Dr. Lu, I have undergone breast augmentation surgery (using saline implants), and recently my company is organizing a health check-up for all employee...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
General practitioners typically only note whether the findings are normal or suggestive of other disease conditions, without providing additional commentary on the implant.[Read More] Will Breast Implant Surgery Show Up on My X-Ray Report?
Can Burn Scars Be Treated? Options for Improvement and Breast Augmentation
Burn scars Doctor: Hello. This young woman is 19 years old. When she was 1 year old, she accidentally suffered burns from freshly boiled water. She has scars on her hands and upper body, and her chest has not developed properly due to this. After 18 years, is it still possible to...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
If scarring on the chest is causing underdevelopment, cosmetic surgery can help promote breast growth. In fact, it is advisable to consult several plastic surgeons to evaluate your scarring condition and provide recommendations.[Read More] Can Burn Scars Be Treated? Options for Improvement and Breast Augmentation
Post-Breast Augmentation Care: Dietary Restrictions and Tips
Breast augmentation Hello, I heard that after breast augmentation, one should avoid spicy and irritating foods... but I really enjoy spicy food. I've also heard that wearing underwire bras is not allowed for three months. So I would like to ask about the general precautions ...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
After breast augmentation, it is important to perform massages, avoid frequently raising your arms, and refrain from wearing underwire bras for three months. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and spicy foods for a short period, typically 1-2 weeks.[Read More] Post-Breast Augmentation Care: Dietary Restrictions and Tips
Breast Augmentation in Kaohsiung: Costs, Clinics, and Risks Explained
The small size of the breasts is not proportionate to the body shape? Hello, my chest is very flat and it didn't get bigger even during pregnancy. I am considering breast augmentation. Since I live in Kaohsiung City, I would like to know the general reasonable price range an...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Kaohsiung has many large hospitals and renowned private plastic surgery clinics. As long as a physician is certified as a plastic surgeon by the Republic of China, they are trustworthy. The cost ranges from NT$120,000 to NT$150,000. Consultation reference: Question: Asker: Lu...[Read More] Breast Augmentation in Kaohsiung: Costs, Clinics, and Risks Explained
Breast Size Discrepancy: When to Consider Surgery?
Breast size issues? Hello, Dr. Luo. My left breast is about one cup size larger than my right, which causes difficulties in buying bras and wearing clothes. I usually use a pad in my right bra, but after I get pregnant, my breasts will become fuller due to lactation, and the asym...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
I would recommend considering breast augmentation surgery after giving birth and completing breastfeeding.[Read More] Breast Size Discrepancy: When to Consider Surgery?
Addressing Breast Asymmetry: Options Beyond Traditional Augmentation
Breast asymmetry Hello Dr. Luo: I do not wish to undergo breast augmentation, but I have a difference of one cup size between my left and right breasts and would like to adjust this through surgery. However, I do not want to place saline implants in both sides to increase the siz...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The difference of one cup translates to several tens of cubic centimeters in volume. Additionally, there is a possibility that half of that volume may be absorbed, resulting in a significant total amount, which still carries a considerable risk of calcification. Theoretically, mu...[Read More] Addressing Breast Asymmetry: Options Beyond Traditional Augmentation
Is Umbilical Breast Augmentation a Safer and Softer Option?
Umbilical hernia repair Hello Dr. Luo, I would like to inquire if the hospital employs the technique of transumbilical breast augmentation. I have heard that this method has fewer complications and results in softer breasts post-surgery. Is that true? Thank you for your response!
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Our hospital does not utilize this technology. However, complications may not necessarily be fewer, and it may not be suitable for every case.[Read More] Is Umbilical Breast Augmentation a Safer and Softer Option?