I am one year post-op. My right breast looks deformed when flexed. Why does this happen? How complicated is the revision surgery to correct this issue?
September 17, 2015
Answer: Deformity This is a serious problem that will require a complete revision. Open capsulectomies, inferior capsular sling to elevate the inframammary fold, and a full formal breast lift or mastopexy.
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September 17, 2015
Answer: Deformity This is a serious problem that will require a complete revision. Open capsulectomies, inferior capsular sling to elevate the inframammary fold, and a full formal breast lift or mastopexy.
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April 21, 2015
Answer: Breast Implant Animation Deformity Based on your pictures, it appears that you have breast implant animation deformity. This condition usually results from dividing the perctoralis muscles during creation of the breast pocket. The muscle then becomes adherent to the surrounding tissue and with muscle contraction causes distortion of the overlying breast tissue. Although the condition can occasionally be treated by repair of the muscles, the majority of patients are treated by relocating the breast implants to a sub-glandular position. This decision should be considered carefully because the majority of patients are happy with their breast when they’re not exercising. It’s important to realize that moving implants to a position on top of the muscles involves a series of tradeoffs. Sub glandular implant relocation can be a technically difficult procedure with the potential for complications. In addition, patients give up the advantage of sub muscular placement of breast implants. For instance, when breast implants are on top of the muscle, mammography may be less effective and there is an increased rate of capsular contracture. Before proceeding with any type of surgical correction, it’s important that you understand these tradeoffs. Make sure you discuss these issues with your surgeon before proceeding with surgical correction.
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April 21, 2015
Answer: Breast Implant Animation Deformity Based on your pictures, it appears that you have breast implant animation deformity. This condition usually results from dividing the perctoralis muscles during creation of the breast pocket. The muscle then becomes adherent to the surrounding tissue and with muscle contraction causes distortion of the overlying breast tissue. Although the condition can occasionally be treated by repair of the muscles, the majority of patients are treated by relocating the breast implants to a sub-glandular position. This decision should be considered carefully because the majority of patients are happy with their breast when they’re not exercising. It’s important to realize that moving implants to a position on top of the muscles involves a series of tradeoffs. Sub glandular implant relocation can be a technically difficult procedure with the potential for complications. In addition, patients give up the advantage of sub muscular placement of breast implants. For instance, when breast implants are on top of the muscle, mammography may be less effective and there is an increased rate of capsular contracture. Before proceeding with any type of surgical correction, it’s important that you understand these tradeoffs. Make sure you discuss these issues with your surgeon before proceeding with surgical correction.
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August 24, 2014
Answer: Breast implant distortion Breast implants placed under the muscle may alter their shape when the muscle is utilized. One of the risks of sub muscular breast augmentation is implant distortion with use of the pectoral muscle. To help with your problem, there are a few options. The lower origin of the pectoral muscle can be released to help limit distortion. If you have a textured implant, changing to a smooth surface implant will help. Both of these options are relatively simple. The surgery can become more complex if the lower aspect of the pocket needs to be closed down. I would discuss these issues with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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August 24, 2014
Answer: Breast implant distortion Breast implants placed under the muscle may alter their shape when the muscle is utilized. One of the risks of sub muscular breast augmentation is implant distortion with use of the pectoral muscle. To help with your problem, there are a few options. The lower origin of the pectoral muscle can be released to help limit distortion. If you have a textured implant, changing to a smooth surface implant will help. Both of these options are relatively simple. The surgery can become more complex if the lower aspect of the pocket needs to be closed down. I would discuss these issues with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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