Breastlift Re-lift at 6 months

T.Y. Steven Ip, MD answers: Breast re-lift 6 months after surgery?

I had a Breast augmentation and Breast lift 6 months ago. I need revision surgery on my aereolas, but my PS suggested that he might do a re-lift. Is there a possibility he may not have done something correctly?


T.Y. Steven Ip, MD
6 months ago

The need for additional touch-up or re-dos is dependent on many variables.  These include a patient's skin tone, a patient's skin type, the volume of breast tissue, the use of breast implants, and the surgical technique.  As with all surgeries, gravity will continue to effect the results of the surgery.  Sometimes the results may look fantastic one month after surgery.  However, when all the swelling subsides and gravity takes effect, the results can change.  At six months out, the breast lift should maintain its result.  However, if you have poor skin tone, the skin can definitely stretch.  Also if you are prone to scarring, the scars may be the most noticeable at 6 months out.

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