Breast re-lift 6 months after surgery?

I had a Breast augmentation and Breast lift 6 months ago. I need revision surgery on my aereolas, but my PS suggested that he might do a re-lift. Is there a possibility he may not have done something correctly?

3 answers to “Breast re-lift 6 months after surgery?”

A: breast relift

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

 It is not clear What type of lift you had. Was it a periareolar lift? A vertical (lolly pop) lift? or a inverted T shape lift? These procedures are different in predictability of results. The periareolar lift is usually done for minor cases of droopiness. When used in combination with an implant... more

A: Not necessarily

Michael C. Edwards, MD

Although we strive to get the result you and we are striving for, on occasion we have to perform revision surgery. 6 months may be a little early to revise your lift but this is the earliest I would do it. Dr Edwards

A: Breastlift Re-lift at 6 months

T.Y. Steven Ip, MD

The need for additional touch-up or re-dos is dependent on many variables.  These include a patient's skin tone, a patient's skin type, the volume of breast tissue, the use of breast implants, and the surgical technique.  As with all surgeries, gravity will continue to effect the results of the... more

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