Do Breasts Change Their Shape Months After a Lift? Can They Look Different?

asked 1 year ago by 5X in tx
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: asymmetry, healing, normal

I've had 5 breast revisions surgery's in the last 5years due to Capsular contracture. My left breast is hardening again (a year and 1/2 later) after the 5th surgery. I am scheduled for implant removal and a lift. Do I have enough scar tissue left to look normal? As I heal, will my breast look the same or can I expect more problems as far the symmetrical look down the road?

7 answers to Do Breasts Change Their Shape Months After a Lift? Can They Look Different?

Six Operations: Complex Situation

I am sorry you have had so much difficulty. Your question is not easily answered, especially without consultation, examination and review of your prior surgery records. With the difficulties you've had, removal of your implants and capsules seems a reasonable choice. With Mastopexy and breast volume adjustment, you have the best chance for improving symmetry.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

www.pzwiebel.com

Capsular Contracture Complications?

I'm sorry to hear about the complications you have experienced; at this point, removal of breast implants and differential breast lifting is your best option. Hopefully, you will be pleased with the breast size, shape, and symmetry without having to worry about ongoing issues related to breast implants. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

PHOTOS: Breast asymmetry and treatment with Implant removal and a lift.

Judging on your photo, I would recommend explantation, lift and one sided reduction. It is difficult to know what size you will be without knowing the size of your current implants. There are so many factors that will effect the ultimate outcome and appearance of your breasts following implant removal. These include: 1.Age (yes, over 40 does mean less elasticity/contractility than a 25 year old but usually more than a 60 year old) 2.Size of implant 3.Number of years implant is in... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Removing Breast Implants and Breast Lift

I believe that you are doing the right thing by removing your implants and having a lift to create symmetry of your breasts. Whether your breast have enough "nature" to them to undergo a lift is determined by a physical exam by your surgeon. You should expect symmetric breasts that have longevity. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breasts do change shape after a lift or reduction

Depending on the type of breast lift, and the size and weight of the breast, there is a shift and give in the breast envelope after several months. The lower portion of the breast will settle in and smooth itself and the texture of the breast will soften. Of course at worse the ptosis or droop can recur. Specific to your question, after five breast revisions, my advice would be to remove the breast implants without mastopexy. Let the breast rest and recover, and then have a lift... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Do Breasts Change Their Shape Months After a Lift? Can They Look Different?

Sorry for all your issues and post operative problems. Your case is much to complex to discuss over the internet. Seek many evaluations from Boarded Plastic Surgeons. My guess is to remove the implants do a full lift to attain some evenness. Best of Luck.