Reposition breast implants for cleavage and upper fullness?

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A: Repositioning implants possible, but result would vary a ton

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Sometimes the vision that a woman has for her cosmetic breast surgery is achievable only in part. Most often this is due to her anatomy. You seem to have had a fair amount of sag to your breasts and have had lift surgery with implants. In these cases some degree of sag afterward is inevitable. It is... more

A: See another surgeon

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Implants are normally placed such that the center of the implant is directly behind the nipple/areola. If your breast are naturally wide apart some elevation of the tissues can bring them together but this is a dangers procedure as you are going outside of the normal breast boundaries. In addition... more

A: Impossible to answer without examining you

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It is impossible to answer your question without an examination and review of your past treatment. However, if your surgeon is discouraging you from another operation, I would listen to her. Depending on your particular anatomy, you probably can achieve more cleavage with a bra, than you will with further... more

A: Revision surgeries have more risk

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Of course it is difficult to answer your question accurately without a full exam or at least photos. However, in general any revision suregery will have more risks and should be undertaken only if there is a significant problem. If you and your surgeon are not on the same page regarding the outcome of your... more

A: Risks of achieveing greater implant cleavage

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Although this may seem intuitively easy, the operation really depends on your anatomy. The implants can clearly be brought in more closer to the middle as well as positioned higher but if you do not have optimal anatomy, some undesireable otucomes will occur. For example: If you have alot of breast tissue, it... more

A: Difficult to advise without seeing you

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Every woman's breasts are different in their own way so it is hard to comment without having seen you before and seeing you now. Your breasts may be more naturally positioned to the sides or lower, you may have needed a breast lift because your tissues were lax, etc. Write your questions down so on your next... more

A: Multiple issues will need to be discussed with your surgeon

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

This conversation is a bit involved, so you need to really talk to your surgeon about your goals and the options you have. It's hard to comment without photos and a one-on-one discussion with you about your goals, but your surgeon knows you best and will be the best person to lay your options out... more

A: Be honest with your doctor and discuss your options

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It sounds as though you are going to need bigger, wider, and higher profile implants than the ones you have to get the result that you want. Discuss your options and costs with your doctor.

A: Changing pocket dimensions

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Changing your pocket dimensions will change the location of your implant in relation to your chest wall. This could be done within limits. Check with your plastic surgeon regarding this option. Best of luck!