Jenelle Evans Boob Job: Doctor Claims She’s “Risking Scars & Infection”
May 10, 2012 by Hollywoodite
Jenelle Evans got her boob job nine days ago, although she was in a bikini only six days after the surgery.
There were photos of Evans at the beach wearing an underwire bikini and sitting alongside current boyfriend Gary Head in Oak Island, North Carolina. Evans is still recovering from pretty major cosmetic surgery yet she is risking sun, sand, sea water, and other irritants all for staged paparazzi photos (probably arranged with one agency for a share of the profit).
Soon after the bikini photos were released, random doctors did what random doctors do best: opine about the bodies of reality stars. In this case, Dr. Gabriel Chiu of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery spoke with Celebuzz.com about the risks Evans took with such poor aftercare. In short, yes, Evans is risking worsened scarring, infection, and other complications. She’s putting herself at risk for no reason, rather than laying low for a few weeks and letting the implants settle.
For a little context, Evans reportedly claims her own doctors say it’s fine to wear a regular bra right now (the same doctors who gave her “lopsided” implants). However, Dr. Chiu disagrees with Evans’ doctors.
Is it safe to be running around right after a major surgery like that? Safe is a relative term. Can she do it? Obviously, since she is. Is it advised to be frolicking at the beach a week after any major cosmetic surgery? I don’t know of a single plastic surgeon who would be okay with this activity, let alone encourage it. She increases her risk of complications, especially infection, scar formation, and discoloration.
What is the normal down time and recovery period? Every surgeon varies a little bit, based on experience, amount of surgery, and knowing your patient (activity level, tolerance, how well they follow instructions). Most surgeons don’t recommend this much sun exposure for a couple months to prevent scar development and discoloration. While most patients can go back to work in 3-4 days, swimming or playing in water is discouraged until the incisions are completely closed and healed, to prevent infection.
She seems to be looking for attention. Is this a factor for many people to get surgery? Many patients get surgery to feel better about themselves. Most women just want to look as feminine as they feel. Sometimes it’s simply to fit better in clothes and can depend on the current styles. Other times, plastic surgery is used to correct a physical or cosmetic problem. While almost everyone likes positive attention, those who are only looking for attention may get into a cycle that is not only unhealthy, but dangerous and may eventually need help. – via Celebuzz.
