Double Bubble Bottoming Out? (photo)

Im 4 months post opp. I got 450 Cc salene implants under the muscle with the incision under the breast. My right breast has developed double bubble . I'm starting to experience a numb but almost sharp pain underneath my breast . Almost where the double bubble and my real breast meet. Will it go away? My other breast has developed nicely with no pain. I'm a barber and I'm right handed.It feels a little firmer than my other breast.I don't know if it will go away' I need a second opinion please help

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Double bubble

This is a tough problem to have both as a patient and also as a surgeon. Looks like you will need to have this corrected. This may take the form of re-attaching your fold and tucking it back in or may even consider fat grafting to the actual double bubble. This can be discussed with your surgeon. Good luck Dr. Vasisht - South Shore Plastic Surgery

Concerns after Breast Augmentation Surgery?

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing after breast augmentation surgery. Your plastic surgeon is in the best position to advise you accurately given that he/she has a more complete understanding of your postoperative course and physical examination. Your best bet for an accurate “2nd opinion” would be in person consultation with board certified plastic surgeons in your area. It is difficult for online consultants who have a “snapshot” of your... more

Double Bubble Bottoming Ou

Sorry to say you will need revision surgery to correct these issues. Seek opinions in person from boarded PSs in your city. Good luck.

Double bubble after breast augmentation

Double bubble after augmentation is related to several things. The larger you go the more you have to lower the inframammary fold. The tighter the inframammary fold the more the chance for the double bubble. It looks like you are at least a D cup or bigger. The double bubble early may go away if the ligaments which form the inframammary fold has been released during surgery and good healing has occurred after surgery (i.e. capsule formation has not formed). ... more

Benjamin Chu, MD

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Honolulu Plastic Surgeon

Double bubbble

Sorry about the unsatisfactory results. Your plastic surgeon should take care of this and if he/she does not want, please get second opinion. You will need surgical revision of the pocket to repair the fold. I would think you had very asymmetrical breast before surgery and your surgeon tried to lower the infra-mammary fold over the right side and that caused the problem. Your before picture would have been helpful.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

28 reviews

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Double Bubble after Breast Augmentation

There is a slight double bubble present. However, the pain and hardness you are describing requires an exam to rule out capsular contracture. In cases of double bubble that I revise, I always try to get patients to bring the preoperative photos to get an idea if any constriction or asymmetry existed before. Please find the plastic surgeon with the BEST credentials for your needs.

Double Bubble Bottoming Out

It does appear that you have a double bubble due to bottoming out. Although the discomfort you are feeling may improve, the contour will not change without surgery. A real second opinion will require an in person consultation. Short of that it is not possible to suggest a specific course of treatment. you haven't mentioned speaking with your own surgeon, which should be your first step. Thanks for your question and for the posted photos. All the best.