Breast Lift Options After 2 Surgeries?

Thank you for your question. I hope you are able to obtain a refund since you canceled your surgery. From your description of your question it sounds as though a secondary dermal mastopexy or lift and possible exchange of implants can be done. However you should consult several plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Bof Plastic Surgery, who are experienced in breast lift techniques and who have an excellent reputation in your community.oard

Based on your description you would have benefited from an implant exchange for a smaller implant and a vertical (lollipop incision) lift.  Important information prior to your surgery would have been what type of an implant you had in (this tells your surgeon the dimensions of the implant) and what you want (how much smaller you want to be).

I would not have been concerned about the nipple turning black and dying as it has been shown that the blood supply is robust and superficial.  A vertical lift after a breast augmentation does not compromise the blood supply, poor planning does.  The risk of something unpredictable happening that would compromise the blood supply is unlikely, unless you are a diabetic, smoker, and have very large breasts.

 

Sincerely,

Martin Jugenburg, MD, FRCSC

My recommendation is to have a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon for a few reasons.

1. It appears the surgeon did a crescent lift (mastopexy) and therefore it should be safe to perform a further lift safely in most cases

2. From your description, you have lost confidence in your surgeon - this does not make for an optimal patient physician relationship.

 

Re: the refund issue - I would look over your paper work from your surgeon. I am sure it is covered. You can also ask to speak directly with your surgeon about this.