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Breast augmentation advice feel sagging and heavy after 7 weeks

Hi I had breast augmentation done. I had teardrop shaped implants removed which were 280g right breast and 335g left breast.  I had them removed because they had turned and had capsulated. I ask the consultant at the time could I just have them removed but she said I would look empty as before the first operation I was noticeable difference in size and shape. The consultant put in round implants right 275gm and left 330gm. The day after the surgery I did not feel right but put it down to the operation and things needed to settle but a few days later the right side was not healing and both breasts feel painful and really heavy at the bottom of the breast almost like they are going to fall out and I feel movement on the right side. I can feel empty gaps in the top part of the breasts not sure if that's to do with the capsulation removal. 

I told the consultant of my problems and she said that was the best result as I am maturing lady (I'm 36 ) had 1 child and I have very thin skin and to do an uplift would just drop after 2 months. I After 4 weeks of being told it was fine I got a second opionion who said I had a small hole on the right breast and he took the implant out and put it back in doing a revision on the cut. I would really appreciate some advice can anything else be done to help  

7 Doctor Answers | Asked by June1
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Breast augmentation advice feel sagging and heavy after 7 weeks

Too late now but in retrospect, maybe a second opinion would have been worthwhile before the surgery. Two problems I see at this stage. First is the fact that the right implant was exposed and is still at risk for becoming infected. Once it is clear that that is no longer an issue, you can think longer term what to do. From just photos alone, and without reading the questions it looks like you would benefit from a lift. Now adding the issues of heaviness, maybe it is time to... more
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Revision in Time

I'm sorry you've had a rough time after this surgery. Thinning and stretching of tissues after pregnancy as well as removal of scar tissue has left you with thin coverage over your implant, and you also have ptosis (sag) of the breast. I'm not sure how long ago your revision was, but after any exposure of an implant, infection is possible, so you should watch for signs of infection like redness, drainage, swelling, increased pain. As far as improving the look and feel of the... more
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Implant issues

Sorry to hear about your problems. It looks like from the photos that perhaps you could have benefited from a lift. An in person exam would be essential.

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Concerns Early Following after Implant Revisions

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your problem. A general guideline before performing any additional surgeries, would be to give your breasts time to heal. Three to six months would be appropriate, but longer would be fine. Then you should get a second opinion from a plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with breast augmentations and revisions. Good luck.
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Concerns after breast augmentation revision

Hello June1. Thanks for your question and photo. It sounds like you unfortunately suffered a couple complications that required revision. Complications can happen to anyone, but hopefully you went to a board-certified plastic surgeon to have your plastic surgery performed. Although I am missing some key information, such as your height/weight, comorbidities such as diabetes/smoking, and some additional photos from different angles, your photo looks like you have... more
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Concerns Early Following after Implant Revisions

Before performing any additional surgeries, give your breasts time to heal. 3 to 6 months would be appropriate. Then seek out a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentations and revisions each year.
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Concerns after Revisionary Breast Surgery?

Thank you for the question and picture. I wonder if your breast implants are placed in the sub muscular or sub glandular position. Based on the photograph, I am concerned that you may end up having significant problems with breast implant rippling/palpability even along the upper parts of the breasts. If your implants have been placed above the muscle, conversion to a sub muscular position along with the use of internal suture repair of breast implant pockets may help your... more
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Comments (2)

TOOBIGNOW 2 Feb 2013
I didnt have mine til I was 36 - I have been huge there all my life but with age you loose weight and all you got left is empty skin - - I feel like I was just stuffed and now they are growing - scared what they might look like - beavers tails are all I can think.
TOOBIGNOW 2 Feb 2013
let me know too - I am that same size and shape myself now - 39 and they are too big now and heavy plus lactate ... I need them out and just want a lift - I didnt need bigger boobs i had just lost weight now I can't keep the weight off and my boobs are way too big - I can't find bras and its hard to breath.

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