Did I Get a Botched Breast Lift and Augmentation?

I had breast lift and augmentation surgery 11 weeks ago. As pictured my left implant has dropped below where the crease line should/will be, while my right implant has not fully dropped. My surgeon says that in 6-9 mo. post op my breast will look great naked. Right now I still look like a freak. How do you know when revision surgery is necessary & should I trust the same surgeon to do the surgery? He is board certified, 30 yrs exp. & refered by my OBGYN. Also attached before photo.

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Mastopexy Augmentation: Too much lift with too much implant

Mastopexy augmentation or breast lift in combination with an implant is a technically difficult operation with many counteracting forces which need to be offset by internal breast support and precise skin excision. It appears that you have none of these from your photos, in that a vertical type lift with "bunching" was utilized which I find sloppy and imprecise, and your implants have dropped, which is indicative of limited internal support placed on the breast implant. I would... more

Non-ideal results following a mastopexy with augmentation

These results at 11 weeks are not ideal and no amount of additional time will fully correct the problems. The left breast implant is too low compared to the right side and the vertical distance to the nipple is too long, partially related to the vertical only approach mastopexy. Without an examination which would be more accurate, it appears that the implant on the right side was not placed low enough; that is, the pocket wasn't dissected low enough. Therefore, this will not... more

Did I Get a Botched Breast Lift and Augmentation?

Regarding: "Did I Get a Botched Breast Lift and Augmentation? I had breast lift and augmentation surgery 11 weeks ago. As pictured my left implant has dropped below where the crease line should/will be, while my right implant has not fully dropped. My surgeon says that in 6-9 mo. post op my breast will look great naked. Right now I still look like a freak. How do you know when revision surgery is necessary & should I trust the same surgeon to do the surgery? He is board... more

Unfavorable early breast lift and aug

You are nearly 3 months out now. I see asymmetry in the implants, nipple position, lower pole of the breast, size, shape, imf positioning. bottoming out is more evident on raising the arms, and I question if the implant diameter is adequate. I don't know if your implants are above or below the muscle, This may make a difference if the lower pole constriction relaxes or how much it relaxes. I don't like the scars at this point, and I don't like the areolas at this... more

Breast lift gone wrong

After one to two weeks your breast should look good after a breast lift with implants. Certainly more time will allow the skin envelope and implant to work in together, however is seems unlikely that more time will solve the situation you are in. I think your idea of a second opinion is a good one. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Questions about breast lift and augmentation result

You don't look like any patient I have ever done and I do agree that you should be concerned about where you are right now. Time will tell but it is hard for me to imagine that you won't need a revision.

Breast Augmentation/Mastopexy Results?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I'm sorry to hear about the less than satisfactory experience you have had. Based on your pictures, I'm sure that revisionary surgery will be helpful. When the time is right to your due diligence carefully in the selection of a plastic surgeon who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients like yourself. Best wishes.

Did I get a botched breast lift and augmentation?

There is no question that this did not turn out well, and although it is said that it can take months for a vertical lift to settle out and look good, if your result ends up looking good in 6 months or even 6 years, then I do not know anything about plastic surgery. You will definitely need a revision, and maybe more than one. It is truly unfortunate that you have to go through this. Echoing what others have said, if your surgeon is certified by the American Board of... more

Revision Breast Surgery in Las Vegas

I perform numerous primary breast lifts with augmentation and also revise many surgeries done elswhere that have gone awry. The vertical breast lift is a wonderful procedure in experienced hands. Unfortunately, there is little doubt that you will need a revision - your picture from the front with your arms down demonstrates extreme nipple/areolar asymmertry and pocket assymetry. Before letting the same surgeon operate - ask him to see before and afters of other... more

Augmentation-mastopexy result

This is a tough situation and as has been pointed out in other responses, an example of how difficult it is to get all the factors to settle properly in a combined procedure that tends to work against the other procedure. Several thoughts after reading all the responses: There is nothing wrong with the vertical mastopexy approach as it is perfectly possible to get proper results with this technique. The problem is getting both the mastopexy and augmentation to settle... more