How Do I Find Help for a Bad Breast Lift?

asked 1 year ago by 557715anon in Houston
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: nipples, bad, scar

3 years ago,i had a lift,implants and lipo,i look like a monster . My breast have aweful scars and my nipples are HUGE,my Dr was not compassionate about my dislike and made me cry,he offered to redo the lift for 1/2 price but why would i want him touching me again? A consult with a diffent Dr told me that he never removed enough tissue from the lift,i paid 22,000.00 for my surgery,infact i am still paying,I NEED HELP>

11 answers to How Do I Find Help for a Bad Breast Lift?

Finding Help for Revision Breast Surgery?

Unfortunately, there is no substitute for spending significant time doing your “due diligence”; this research will allow you to find plastic surgeons with significant experience performing revisionary breast surgery. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.  Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Poor breast lift

Your scarring can be corrected with scar revision. The nipples probably appear too large because they have been stretched out by implants that are too large. See another board certified plastic surgeon in consultation. You may need an implant exchange, with or without a small lift to correct for any sagging as well as work on the nipples. I am sorry that you had an unfortunate outcome. It is important to find a plastic surgeon with whom you can discuss your needs and expectations. more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and unhappy

I am sorry that you are unhappy with the results that you obtained from your previous surgery. I think you made a good choice to get a second opinion.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Unsatisfactory results after Breast Lift

I would go get some second opinions with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. You may receive opinions that things can be greatly improved. There are always risks in undergoing a cosmetic surgical procedure, these risks should have been discussed with you preoperatively.

Hayley Brown MD
Henderson Plastic Surgeon

Improving unfavorable results after breast lift

Hi, It sounds as though the relationship between you and your plastic surgeon is damaged beyond repair. You would be better off seeing another board certified plastic surgeon with whom you have a better rapport. Be very specific about your concerns and he or she can give you honest feedback about whether or not they can help you achieve your goals. Best of luck. All the best - Sam Jejurikar

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Revisional breast surgery can help bad breast lift results

I'm sorry to hear that you're unhappy with the breast lift results that you received. These can be challenging procedures, and matching a result with a patient's high expectations is sometimes difficult to do. The breast is a resilient structure- there is certainly a surgeon out there that can salvage your breast appearance and deliver a nice result. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with some experience in revisional breast surgery.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Unfavorable outcomes in plastic or cosmetic surgery

It is unfortunate when anyone has bad results from cosmetic surgery. Certainly that is not our goal. That having been said, sometimes bad scarring is unavoidable even in the best of hands and best of circumstances. I would be cautious in trusting one physicians criticism of another physician's work. We all have different techniques and approaches. Seek other board certified plastic surgeons until you feel comfortable wtih the options available to you.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Please see a board certifie plastic surgeon

I am sorry about your experience and the result. The best option would be to find a board certified plastic surgeon to take care of you. i would recommend at least 3 consultation to find the right plastic surgeon for you.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Dealing with a Bad Breast Lift-Augmentation in Houston

Regarding: "How Do I Find Help for a Bad Breast Lift? 3 years ago,i had a lift,implants and lipo,i look like a monster . My breast have aweful scars and my nipples are HUGE,my Dr was not compassionate about my dislike and made me cry,he offered to redo the lift for 1/2 price but why would i want him touching me again? A consult with a diffent Dr told me that he never removed enough tissue from the lift,i paid 22,000.00 for my surgery,infact i am still paying,I NEED HELP" I am... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Bad breast lift

I am terribly sorry about your previous cosmetic surgery. Breast augmentation and lifting is quite challenging and has a high percentage of reoperations. If you are unhappy with your current result, I would recommend finding a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing the surgical options which include revision. I hope this helps. DR L

Christopher K. Livingston, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

New Surgeon Probably Worthwhile

If you are unhappy with your results and your surgeon, then it does not hurt to get multiple opinions on what may be needed to correct the situation. You want to find a surgeon who is board certified, and wh is a good "fit" for you. You need to be comfortable with your surgeon and be at the point where you are both on the same page. If there is any discord between you and the surgeon, this can only lead to problems down the line.