Joplin Plastic Surgeons

Compound Problems After Breast Augmentation. Advise Please. (photo)

450cc gel implants placed under the muscle 10 weeks ago. Originally, I expressed concern that my left implant was too high, and my PS graciously offered to do a pocket revision @ n/c (haven't scheduled it yet). I'm also noticing a double bubble on my right breast. When I flex my peck muscles I can see a tight band across the implant. I mentioned my concerns about my right breast to my PS he didn't have much to say. What techniques would you plan for my upcoming revision to address both breasts?

Your left breast is a little higher and that is not unusual early.  I would give that more time, but you may need a release of the capsule on the left.

Your right breast simply does not have enough tissue to cover the implant.  It would not surprise me if you had a tuberous breast preoperatively.  It is subtle and one option is to ignore it. I doubt other persons would ever notice it.  The easiest way to fix that is to place the implants on top of the muscle.  A more difficult method is to use a dermal graft between your breast tissue and your crease.  That would help to camouflage it a little. Good luck.

William H. Huffaker, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

How Much Does Fat Injection Cost?

How much do fat injections typically cost for face treatments?

Fat transfer performed in our office usually run about 2800$.  Subsequent fat transfer procedure cost about 1500$.

Christian Prada, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

How to Reverse a Fat Transfer to Cheeks? (photo)

I had a fat transfer to my cheeks 9 months ago and regret it. It is uneven and makes me look gaunt. When I smile the unevenness is more noticeable. What are my options? Thanks! The first photo was taken 9 months ago, and the other just this week. The next photo is me smiling...about 5 months ago, which looks worse now.

I always tell my patients its much easier to add more fat than try to take it out.  Im sorry you are dissatisfied with your result.  I would suggest seeing a Plastic Surgeon for advice. He/she may suggest steroid injections to shrink the fat.  This is tricky, however, and can lead to excessive loss of fat creating contour irregularities, so one must ve very careful.  Attempts at liposuction can also be performed.

Christian Prada, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon